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$134+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Dayton (DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DAY
3月 27 — 4月 31
週五 3/27
週五 4/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Dayton

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 2月 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
週五 3/207:40 pm
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
週四 3/267:24 am
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
週四 3/192:44 pm
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 21m
American Airlines
週日 3/2212:41 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
週五 3/1310:50 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
週六 3/217:24 am
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
週四 3/1210:50 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 29m
United Airlines
週日 3/152:07 pm
DAY
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
週四 4/29:55 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
週日 4/55:47 am
DAY
-
ORD
1 stop5h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
週四 4/97:15 am
ORD
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DAY
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
週四 4/168:27 am
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
週四 3/59:55 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
週一 3/95:35 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
週三 4/18:58 pm
ORD
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DAY
1 stop11h 20m
American Airlines
週四 4/212:41 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
週二 5/263:01 pm
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
週二 6/25:57 pm
DAY
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ORD
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
週四 3/129:55 am
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
週一 3/167:30 pm
DAY
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ORD
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
週三 12/27:55 pm
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
週六 12/57:45 pm
DAY
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ORD
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
週五 3/66:41 pm
ORD
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DAY
Nonstop1h 19m
American Airlines
週六 3/710:00 am
DAY
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ORD
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$249

Find 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 2月 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2月 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Dayton that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 3/26

9:25 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Dayton

週日 3/29

7:15 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$179

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週三 3/25

10:50 am-1:19 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Dayton

週日 3/29

7:15 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$179

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週五 3/27

7:40 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Dayton

週日 3/29

9:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$179

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週五 3/20

2:44 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Dayton

週五 3/27

4:17 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$234

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 4/9

3:45 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Dayton

週日 4/12

9:15 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週五 5/15

7:50 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Dayton

週日 5/17

9:15 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週日 3/29

3:45 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Dayton

週二 3/31

9:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$267

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週五 4/10

3:45 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Dayton

週日 4/12

7:33 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$288

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週二 8/4

1:18 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Dayton

週日 8/9

2:20 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$288

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 3/19

1:39 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Dayton

週日 3/22

8:32 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$303

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Dayton

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Dayton in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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 $81). Flying from Chicago to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 2月 25, 2026.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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 2月 25, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to DAY are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 2月 25, 2026.
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
9,345 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,345 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 27 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Dayton?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Dayton in just under 1h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 45m. The distance from Chicago to Dayton is about 240 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $199. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Dayton for 38% 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 Republic Airways (100%), Envoy Air (79%) or British Airways (78%) 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 $271, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $134. 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 $81). Flying from Chicago to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 2月 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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