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$180+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Dayton (DSM - 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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DAY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/125:00 am
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DAY
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Sun 2/155:47 am
DAY
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DSM
2 stops8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 7/256:15 am
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DAY
1 stop3h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 8/159:00 am
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DSM
1 stop4h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/188:04 am
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DAY
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 4/215:43 pm
DAY
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DSM
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/317:50 am
DSM
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DAY
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 2/25:47 pm
DAY
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DSM
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/3111:42 am
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2 stops8h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 2/24:21 pm
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DSM
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/125:00 am
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DAY
1 stop11h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 2/165:35 pm
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DSM
1 stop16h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/103:21 pm
DSM
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DAY
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 4/115:43 pm
DAY
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DSM
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 7/251:41 pm
DSM
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DAY
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 8/158:00 am
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DSM
2 stops8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/102:18 pm
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1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 4/111:57 pm
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2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$433

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$369
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Dayton that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Dayton

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Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

5:00 am-1:24 pm

2 stops7h 24m

Dayton

Sun 2/15

5:47 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$305

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

6:15 am-11:03 am

1 stop3h 48m

Dayton

Sat 8/15

9:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$310

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

8:04 am-1:26 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Dayton

Tue 4/21

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$339

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

5:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Dayton

Mon 2/16

5:35 pm-9:01 am

1 stop16h 26m

$385

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

3:21 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Dayton

Sat 4/11

5:43 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$407

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

1:41 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Dayton

Sat 8/15

8:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$416

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

2:02 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Dayton

Sun 4/12

6:35 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$486

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

11:58 am-10:03 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Dayton

Sat 4/11

1:57 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$584

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

7:53 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop23h 36m

$180

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

3:59 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$262

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Deals found on 1/27

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-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 Des Moines-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 Des Moines to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Dayton

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dayton (average of $130). Flying from Des Moines to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Des Moines to Dayton have to say. 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
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Dayton?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Dayton in just under 3h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. The distance between Des Moines and Dayton is about 506 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Dayton round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $197, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Dayton.. United Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dayton?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Dayton?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dayton (average of $130). Flying from Des Moines to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Dayton

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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