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$198+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton (DTW - 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DAY
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$198
(United Airlines)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Dayton
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/163:57 pmDTW - DAY
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/196:15 amDAY - DTW
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/46:45 amDTW - DAY
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:06 amDAY - DTW
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/296:00 amDTW - DAY
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/37:43 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/176:00 amDTW - DAY
1 stop17h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/197:45 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop14h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$756
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/255:43 amDTW - DAY
1 stop10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/257:18 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop13h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$794
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 9/256:00 amDTW - DAY
2 stops7h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/257:43 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$896

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton that are best for you.

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DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

3:57 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Dayton

Sun 10/19

6:15 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$309

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

6:45 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 43m

Dayton

Mon 10/6

6:06 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$359

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Dayton

Sat 10/4

10:25 am-11:57 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$507

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Dayton

Fri 10/3

7:43 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 18m

$507

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

6:05 pm-11:07 am

1 stop17h 02m

$198

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

7:45 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$358

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

2:33 pm-4:51 pm

3 stops26h 18m

$369

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-11:43 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$437

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Deals found on 9/15

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton in about 7h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 59m. There are 166 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Dayton. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Dayton?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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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