HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Dayton

$241+ 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DAY
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Detroit to Dayton with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 March 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/98:20 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop3h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:39 pm
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/76:00 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Thu 5/141:55 pm
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/58:26 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop3h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 4/126:00 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 6/107:42 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop3h 51m
American Airlines
Sun 6/146:00 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/248:20 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop3h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 3/285:47 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 3/2110:30 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Sun 3/227:30 pm
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2411:03 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:47 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/197:14 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 3/234:17 pm
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 3/1110:30 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 3/1410:00 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 4/287:42 pm
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop18h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 5/211:35 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop10h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 6/124:17 pm
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 6/146:00 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$535

Find 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$241
(Kiwi.com)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Dayton flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Dayton flights.
Search Deals
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Dayton
Search Deals
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Dayton
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Dayton

Thu 5/14

1:55 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$319

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

8:20 am-12:11 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Dayton

Sat 3/28

5:47 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 54m

$399

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

10:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Dayton

Sun 3/22

7:30 pm-12:36 am

1 stop5h 06m

$419

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/25

1:02 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Dayton

Mon 3/30

7:30 pm-12:36 am

1 stop5h 06m

$439

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

10:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Dayton

Mon 3/30

5:22 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$439

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

7:42 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop18h 33m

Dayton

Sat 5/2

11:35 am-10:13 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$521
Quickest round-trip

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/26

1:02 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Dayton

Mon 3/30

5:22 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$595

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-10:09 pm

2 stops16h 09m

Dayton

Sun 4/12

9:15 pm-9:43 am

1 stop12h 28m

$656

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

7:36 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Dayton

Fri 3/27

2:57 pm-10:14 am

1 stop19h 17m

$737

DetroitDayton

DTW - DAY

DTWDAY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/26

10:28 am-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Dayton

Mon 3/30

7:33 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$802

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/9

Showing 1-10 of 15 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dayton in about 6h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 166 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Dayton.

  • 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Dayton?

Book flights to Dayton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Huber Heights
Springfield
Troy
Xenia
Greenville
Miamisburg

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Detroit to Dayton

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Detroit to Pittsburgh flights
Detroit to Cincinnati flights
Detroit to Columbus flights
Detroit to Cleveland flights
Detroit to Toledo flights

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.