$274+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Dayton (DSM - DAY)
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DSM — DAY
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to DaytonExplore 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/97:31 pm -
1 stop3h 55m
Mon 10/126:30 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/225:56 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Sat 9/265:35 am -
1 stop4h 04m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/195:57 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Sun 9/205:34 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Thu 11/122:59 pm -
1 stop7h 07m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
1 stop5h 51m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/226:00 am -
2 stops7h 41m
Sat 9/264:26 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 9/66:10 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Wed 9/912:19 pm -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 9/611:00 am -
2 stops10h 21m
Wed 9/96:00 am -
1 stop5h 46m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$464
Best flights from Des Moines to DaytonDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/97:31 pm -
1 stop3h 55m
Mon 10/126:30 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Thu 11/122:59 pm -
1 stop7h 07m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
1 stop5h 51m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/225:56 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Sat 9/265:35 am -
1 stop4h 04m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/195:57 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Sun 9/205:34 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/226:00 am -
2 stops7h 41m
Sat 9/264:26 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/96:00 am -
2 stops7h 20m
Mon 10/1210:22 am -
2 stops8h 26m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$1,318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sun 9/202:46 pm -
2 stops7h 28m
Thu 9/246:39 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$813
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/198:00 am -
2 stops10h 01m
Sun 9/2010:22 am -
2 stops12h 06m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,387
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to DaytonDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 9/66:10 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Wed 9/912:19 pm -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 9/611:00 am -
2 stops10h 21m
Wed 9/96:00 am -
1 stop5h 46m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/118:00 am -
2 stops10h 01m
Sun 9/135:30 am -
1 stop6h 01m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/195:57 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Sun 9/205:34 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/225:56 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Sat 9/265:35 am -
1 stop4h 04m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/226:00 am -
2 stops7h 41m
Sat 9/264:26 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/97:31 pm -
1 stop3h 55m
Mon 10/126:30 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$319
One-way flights from Des Moines to DaytonSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Dayton. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Dayton. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/35:57 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sat 10/36:00 am -
2 stops8h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/225:56 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![American Airlines logo]()
$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 9/222:46 pm -
2 stops7h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/256:00 am -
2 stops27h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$455
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $319 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $274 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | December |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
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DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
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Des Moines
Sat 10/3
5:57 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop4h 41m
Dayton
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$274
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DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
DSMDAY
Des Moines
Sat 10/3
6:00 am-3:38 pm
2 stops8h 38m
Dayton
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$289
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DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
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Des Moines
Fri 10/9
7:31 pm-12:26 am
1 stop3h 55m
Dayton
Mon 10/12
6:30 pm-12:14 am
1 stop6h 44m
$319
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DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
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Des Moines
Tue 9/22
5:56 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop4h 42m
Dayton
Sat 9/26
5:35 am-8:39 am
1 stop4h 04m
$349
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DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
DSMDAY
Des Moines
Tue 9/22
5:56 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop4h 42m
Dayton
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$369
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DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
DSMDAY
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
5:57 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop4h 41m
Dayton
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$369
Des MoinesDayton
DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
DSMDAY
Des Moines
Sat 9/19
5:57 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop4h 41m
Dayton
Sun 9/20
5:34 am-8:39 am
1 stop4h 05m
$379
Des MoinesDayton
DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
DSMDAY
Des Moines
Tue 9/22
2:46 pm-11:14 pm
2 stops7h 28m
Dayton
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$384
Des MoinesDayton
DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
DSMDAY
Des Moines
Thu 11/12
2:59 pm-11:06 pm
1 stop7h 07m
Dayton
Sun 11/15
6:00 am-10:51 am
1 stop5h 51m
$398
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DSM Des Moines - DAY Dayton
DSMDAY
Des Moines
Tue 9/22
6:00 am-2:41 pm
2 stops7h 41m
Dayton
Sat 9/26
4:26 pm-10:26 pm
1 stop7h 00m
$419
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 September 7, 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.
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Food
6.6
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$225 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |