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$229+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Columbia (DAY - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — CAE
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$348
From Dayton to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/297:27 pmDAY - CAE
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 pmCAE - DAY
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:00 amDAY - CAE
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Wed 7/166:40 amCAE - DAY
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:00 amDAY - CAE
2 stops8h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/1510:29 amCAE - DAY
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$282

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Columbia that are best for you.

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Dayton

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 8/29

7:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/1

6:00 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$229

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 7/11

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/16

6:40 am-10:27 am

1 stop3h 47m

$254

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 7/11

6:00 am-2:22 pm

2 stops8h 22m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/13

10:29 am-2:16 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$390

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 7/11

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$254

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 7/11

6:00 am-2:22 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$282

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Thu 7/17

6:50 am-2:06 pm

2 stops7h 16m

$284

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Deals found on 6/30

Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Dayton to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAY to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dayton to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dayton to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dayton to Columbia round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $229, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dayton to Columbia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dayton to Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $254 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $282 and American Airlines from $284 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dayton to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dayton to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Dayton to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$213Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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