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$274+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Dayton (CAE - DAY)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Dayton

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 5/284:09 pm
CAE
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DAY
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 6/15:55 am
DAY
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CAE
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 1/272:37 pm
CAE
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DAY
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 1/312:52 pm
DAY
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CAE
1 stop4h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/207:26 pm
CAE
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DAY
1 stop4h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 3/226:11 pm
DAY
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CAE
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:35 pm
CAE
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DAY
2 stops17h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 6/17:45 pm
DAY
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CAE
1 stop18h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$664
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/310:18 am
CAE
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DAY
1 stop3h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 7/510:20 am
DAY
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CAE
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/202:52 pm
CAE
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DAY
2 stops8h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 3/229:14 am
DAY
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CAE
2 stops9h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,472

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) 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 January 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$279
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Dayton that are best for you.

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Columbia

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Dayton

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/28

4:09 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Dayton

Mon 6/1

5:55 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$274

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/20

7:26 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Dayton

Sun 3/22

6:11 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$634

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/28

7:35 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops17h 09m

Dayton

Mon 6/1

7:45 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$664

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 7/3

10:18 am-2:01 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Dayton

Sun 7/5

10:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$1,081

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/20

2:52 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops8h 51m

Dayton

Sun 3/22

9:14 am-7:01 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$1,472

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

10:15 am-1:48 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$337

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

2:49 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops7h 12m

$342

ColumbiaDayton

CAE - DAY

CAEDAY

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 3/13

2:52 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$418

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Deals found on 1/25

Compare providers for flights from Columbia 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 Columbia to Dayton in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Columbia-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-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 Columbia-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 Columbia to Dayton

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Dayton (average of $40). Flying from Columbia to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Columbia 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Dayton?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbia to Dayton in 6h 05m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Columbia and Dayton are separated by a distance of 445 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $228, American Airlines will fly you from Columbia to Dayton and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $228. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Dayton (average of $40). Flying from Columbia to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $98). 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 Columbia to Dayton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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