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$121+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Dayton (DAY)

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CHI — DAY
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Dayton (DAY). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$209

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$309 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/115:50 pmORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/141:38 pmDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/99:35 pmORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/1212:19 pmDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 9/308:45 amORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/511:42 amDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 9/309:03 amORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/412:42 pmDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 9/258:26 pmORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/288:17 amDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/204:40 pmORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/227:37 pmDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/112:52 pmORD - DAY
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:44 pmDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/268:45 amORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/307:00 amDAY - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/109:32 amORD - DAY
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/145:25 pmDAY - ORD
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:30 pmMDW - DAY
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/128:55 pmDAY - MDW
1 stop20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 9/204:25 pmMDW - DAY
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Sun 9/214:38 pmDAY - MDW
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/96:00 amMDW - DAY
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Sun 10/1211:09 amDAY - MDW
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,441

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Dayton 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Dayton that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Dayton

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Price

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

5:50 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Dayton

Tue 10/14

1:38 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:19 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Dayton

Tue 10/14

12:19 pm-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$179

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

9:03 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Dayton

Sat 10/4

12:42 pm-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$189

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

9:18 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Dayton

Mon 9/29

11:42 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$199

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

9:32 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Dayton

Tue 10/14

5:25 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$234

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

5:50 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Dayton

Tue 10/21

9:00 am-9:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

1:15 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Dayton

Sun 10/5

12:42 pm-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

5:50 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Dayton

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

5:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

Dayton

Sun 9/28

7:04 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Dayton

Sun 10/5

7:04 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$239

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dayton

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Chicago to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 CHI to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Dayton, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dayton

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dayton. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DAY are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dayton?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. 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 Dayton. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Dayton. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from Chicago?

    Dayton (DAY), located 10.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Dayton. 2 airlines have flights to Dayton from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Dayton should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 28 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Dayton?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Chicago to Dayton in just under 1h 18m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Chicago to Dayton is about 240 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $179, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Dayton and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $220. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Dayton for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Dayton?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Dayton consider choosing Air New Zealand (73%), ANA (72%) or GoJet (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dayton?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dayton? While on average our users pay $274, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dayton), is priced around $179.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Dayton 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 Chicago to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Chicago to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 Chicago to Dayton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Dayton. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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