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$249+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Dayton (MSP - 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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Dayton

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:45 pmMSP - DAY
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:21 pmDAY - MSP
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:45 pmMSP - DAY
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/49:00 amDAY - MSP
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:20 amMSP - DAY
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:28 amDAY - MSP
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/246:00 amMSP - DAY
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/28:59 amDAY - MSP
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:40 amMSP - DAY
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:00 amDAY - MSP
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:18 pmMSP - DAY
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:28 amDAY - MSP
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:20 amMSP - DAY
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:21 pmDAY - MSP
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:20 amMSP - DAY
2 stops8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/318:59 amDAY - MSP
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/246:00 amMSP - DAY
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:59 amDAY - MSP
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amMSP - DAY
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:21 pmDAY - MSP
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$424

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$363
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Dayton that are best for you.

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Price

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Dayton

Sat 1/10

7:44 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$249

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/23

5:16 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Dayton

Mon 1/26

9:05 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$269

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Dayton

Wed 1/21

5:47 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$269

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/1

6:20 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Dayton

Mon 1/5

5:16 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$294

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/23

7:02 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Dayton

Mon 1/26

1:33 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$294

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Dayton

Sun 2/8

10:24 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$339

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/26

6:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Dayton

Sun 1/4

9:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$342

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/25

3:18 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

9:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$344

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/25

11:20 am-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Dayton

Thu 1/1

6:28 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 55m

$344

MinneapolisDayton

MSP - DAY

MSPDAY

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/24

6:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Dayton

Fri 1/2

8:59 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$349

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Dayton

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Dayton in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Dayton

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Dayton (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 MSP to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minneapolis to Dayton is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Minneapolis to Dayton. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Dayton?

    There are many flights that can get you from Minneapolis to Dayton in 5h 20m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 572 mi between Minneapolis and Dayton. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Dayton round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Dayton (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 2 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Dayton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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