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$284+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Dayton (DSM - 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DAY
août 23 — août 301
sam. 8/23
sam. 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 août 18, 2025.

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$337
(American Airlines)
From Des Moines to Dayton
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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 août 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
sam. 8/235:12 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop5h 11mDelta
sam. 8/304:30 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 8/16$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
sam. 8/233:21 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
sam. 8/301:59 pmDAY - DSM
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
lun. 9/156:09 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
ven. 9/195:01 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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. 8/195:44 amDSM - DAY
1 stop7h 01mDelta
sam. 8/234:30 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 8/18$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mer. 10/221:33 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
dim. 10/267:00 amDAY - DSM
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
dim. 9/146:09 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop16h 19mAmerican Airlines
dim. 9/2112:42 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mer. 8/2010:18 amDSM - DAY
2 stops12h 05mDelta
sam. 8/234:30 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 8/18$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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. 9/95:10 amDSM - DAY
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 9/1112:42 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
lun. 8/181:45 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
sam. 8/232:00 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$409

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Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

lun. 9/15

6:09 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Dayton

ven. 9/19

5:01 pm-9:51 am

1 stop17h 50m

$337

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

mer. 10/22

1:33 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Dayton

dim. 10/26

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$349

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

dim. 9/14

6:09 pm-11:28 am

1 stop16h 19m

Dayton

dim. 9/21

12:42 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$357

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

5:10 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Dayton

jeu. 9/11

12:42 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$375

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

dim. 9/14

6:25 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Dayton

dim. 9/21

7:45 pm-10:46 am

2 stops16h 01m

$462

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

mer. 10/22

6:05 am-2:32 pm

2 stops7h 27m

Dayton

dim. 10/26

6:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 00m

$534

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

dim. 9/14

10:55 am-11:07 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Dayton

dim. 9/21

6:00 am-2:03 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$839

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

lun. 9/15

6:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Dayton

ven. 9/19

6:00 am-2:03 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$939

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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 $396). 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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  • 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 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. 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.

  • 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 $396). 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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