What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Dayton round-trip?

Delta, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Dayton.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Dayton one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Dayton are Allegiant Air ($146), Delta ($214), and American Airlines ($219).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Dayton?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Dayton flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dayton ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Dayton when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dayton, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Des Moines to Dayton. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Dayton.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to DAY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Dayton at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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?

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Can I find deals for business class flights 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 July 3, 2025.

Sat 8/165:12 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Sat 8/236:00 amDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$249

Fri 8/155:12 amDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/226:46 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$250

Thu 7/106:50 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/126:00 amDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$309

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Sat 8/165:12 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Sat 8/236:00 amDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$249

Fri 8/155:12 amDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/226:46 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$250

Fri 7/186:50 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/229:15 amDAY - DSM

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$329

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Thu 7/106:50 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/126:00 amDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$309

Thu 7/105:00 amDSM - DAY

2 stops7h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/125:22 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$314

Fri 8/155:12 amDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/226:46 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$250

Sat 8/165:12 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Sat 8/236:00 amDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$249

One-way flights from Des Moines to Dayton
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Mon 8/47:30 amDSM - DAY

1 stop12h 08mAllegiant Air

Deal found 7/3

$146

Thu 7/316:40 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 33mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$214

Thu 7/315:00 amDSM - DAY

2 stops7h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$219

Sun 8/106:50 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$222

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Sat 8/16

5:12 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Dayton

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$249

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5:12 am-12:11 pm

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6:46 pm-11:17 pm

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Des Moines

Fri 7/18

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

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9:15 am-4:15 pm

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$329

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Mon 8/4

7:30 am-8:38 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$146

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Des Moines

Thu 7/31

6:40 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 33m

$214

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Des Moines

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5:00 am-1:16 pm

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$219

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6:50 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$222

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

708 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Dayton round-trip?
Delta, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Dayton.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Dayton one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Dayton are Allegiant Air ($146), Delta ($214), and American Airlines ($219).
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, 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Dayton?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

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See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air 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.

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

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

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