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$279+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton (DTW - 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DAY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Dayton

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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/78:24 am
DTW
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DAY
1 stop3h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:35 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/2510:30 am
DTW
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DAY
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:20 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/131:02 pm
DTW
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DAY
1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Sun 3/228:32 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 4/287:42 pm
DTW
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DAY
1 stop18h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 5/22:55 pm
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 7/2711:46 am
DTW
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DAY
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Sat 8/14:15 pm
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/185:45 am
DTW
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DAY
1 stop15h 15m
American Airlines
Fri 2/206:11 pm
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop15h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/302:46 pm
DTW
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DAY
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 2/16:44 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/227:33 pm
DTW
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DAY
1 stop13h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 2/2312:41 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop11h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/97:45 pm
DTW
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DAY
1 stop18h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 2/132:57 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop19h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/305:30 am
DTW
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DAY
2 stops14h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 1/319:50 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$736

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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 January 29, 2026.

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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

Wed 2/25

10:30 am-5:07 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Dayton

Wed 3/4

7:20 am-12:16 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$309

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

1:02 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Dayton

Sun 3/22

8:32 am-12:54 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$409

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

7:42 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop18h 33m

Dayton

Sat 5/2

10:28 am-11:55 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$427

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/27

11:46 am-5:03 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Dayton

Sat 8/1

4:15 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$468

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

5:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Dayton

Fri 2/20

6:11 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 59m

$477

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

7:45 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop18h 32m

Dayton

Fri 2/13

2:57 pm-10:01 am

1 stop19h 04m

$667

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

4:01 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Dayton

Fri 2/13

6:11 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 59m

$738

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

6:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Dayton

Mon 2/16

5:49 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$4,065

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

6:25 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Dayton

Fri 3/20

9:14 am-1:11 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$4,065

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

6:10 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$442

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Deals found on 1/28

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton (average of $111). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 58m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton (average of $111). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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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