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$204+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DAY
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
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Cheap 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(Kiwi.com)
From Des Moines to Dayton
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 11/202:15 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/227:06 amDAY - DSM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
vie. 10/316:00 amDSM - DAY
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
vie. 11/76:00 amDAY - DSM
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 9/3011:31 amDSM - DAY
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/47:21 amDAY - DSM
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 9/305:44 amDSM - DAY
1 stop5h 45mDelta
sáb. 10/41:16 pmDAY - DSM
2 stops8h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/16$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 9/3010:16 amDSM - DAY
2 stops8h 21mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 10/412:56 pmDAY - DSM
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
vie. 10/173:25 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/199:00 amDAY - DSM
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 10/11:00 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/59:00 amDAY - DSM
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$297

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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 septiembre 17, 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

jue. 11/20

2:15 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Dayton

sáb. 11/22

7:06 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$249

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

vie. 10/31

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Dayton

vie. 11/7

6:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop3h 32m

$250

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

11:31 am-5:12 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Dayton

sáb. 10/4

7:21 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$259

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

5:44 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Dayton

sáb. 10/4

1:16 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$264

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

10:16 am-7:37 pm

2 stops8h 21m

Dayton

sáb. 10/4

12:56 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$269

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

vie. 10/17

3:25 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Dayton

dom. 10/19

9:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$294

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

mié. 10/1

1:00 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Dayton

dom. 10/5

9:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$297

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

8:52 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$204

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

10:41 am-9:30 am

2 stops21h 49m

$282

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

2:21 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops7h 41m

$492

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Deals found on 9/16

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Des Moines 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.

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 septiembre 17, 2025.
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
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

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  • 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 4h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 15m. 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..

  • 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.

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Des Moines 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 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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