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$165+ Cheap flights from Houston to Dayton (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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DAY
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$385
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/126:01 amIAH - DAY
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/155:16 pmDAY - IAH
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 8/316:15 amHOU - DAY
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Wed 10/81:29 pmDAY - HOU
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 8/17$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/54:04 pmIAH - DAY
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Tue 9/96:00 amDAY - IAH
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 8/18$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/46:14 amIAH - DAY
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/610:30 amDAY - IAH
2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/49:57 amHOU - DAY
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Sat 9/64:30 pmDAY - HOU
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 8/17$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/44:04 pmIAH - DAY
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sat 9/611:11 amDAY - IAH
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/17$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/155:00 amIAH - DAY
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/189:00 amDAY - IAH
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/164:36 pmIAH - DAY
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/236:46 pmDAY - IAH
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/12:30 pmHOU - DAY
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/58:27 amDAY - HOU
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/16:11 amIAH - DAY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/55:16 pmDAY - IAH
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/116:00 amHOU - DAY
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/148:27 amDAY - HOU
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/116:00 amIAH - DAY
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/148:27 amDAY - IAH
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$357

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Dayton that are best for you.

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IAH - DAY

IAHDAY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/11

5:45 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Dayton

Mon 9/15

6:37 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$259

HoustonDayton

IAH - DAY

IAHDAY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

5:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Dayton

Mon 9/15

5:16 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$259

HoustonDayton

IAH - DAY

IAHDAY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/13

3:59 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Dayton

Sat 9/20

1:16 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$259

HoustonDayton

IAH - DAY

IAHDAY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/31

8:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Dayton

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$274

HoustonDayton

HOU - DAY

HOUDAY

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/4

9:57 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Dayton

Sat 9/6

4:30 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$274

HoustonDayton

HOU - DAY

HOUDAY

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 27m

Dayton

Wed 10/8

1:29 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$274

HoustonDayton

HOU - DAY

HOUDAY

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Dayton

Mon 9/15

6:37 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$274

HoustonDayton

IAH - DAY

IAHDAY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/4

10:21 am-8:16 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Dayton

Sat 9/6

11:11 am-2:52 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$274

HoustonDayton

IAH - DAY

IAHDAY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/31

5:17 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Dayton

Wed 10/8

1:29 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$274

HoustonDayton

IAH - DAY

IAHDAY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/5

4:04 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Dayton

Tue 9/9

4:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$274

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Dayton

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Dayton

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Houston to Dayton by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Dayton?

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 August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to Dayton by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from Houston?

    Most people fly into Dayton (DAY) if they book a flight to Dayton from Houston. On average, Dayton has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 3 airlines. Dayton is conveniently located just 10.0 mi from Dayton’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Dayton?

    Departing from Houston to Dayton will take you 5h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 928 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Dayton round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Dayton is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $144 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $228 and $258 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Houston 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Houston to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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