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$150+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Des Moines (DAY - DSM)

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/227:15 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 8/298:00 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Sat 8/2912:30 pm
DSM
-
DAY
2 stops8h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/27:00 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 10/46:55 pm
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/76:30 pm
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Tue 8/1111:28 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/111:34 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 9/51:35 pm
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/117:09 pm
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 9/145:56 pm
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/67:15 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 8/86:00 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop3h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/147:15 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 8/1611:32 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$568
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/137:00 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop3h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:10 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$577

Find flight deals from Dayton to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$150
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$596
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Des Moines 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/22

7:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

8:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$319

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

12:30 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$324
Quickest round-trip

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

6:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$345

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 8/7

6:30 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

11:28 am-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$349

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Tue 9/1

11:34 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

1:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$399
Cheapest one-way

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/22

11:26 am-3:16 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$274
Quickest one-way

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Thu 8/13

7:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 11m

$314

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

$314

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 8/21

7:48 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$349

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/15

11:26 am-8:39 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$374

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Deals found on 7/22

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Des Moines

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 Dayton to Des Moines in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Dayton-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Des Moines 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 Dayton-Des Moines 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 Dayton to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Des Moines

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Dayton to Des Moines flights typically cost between $338 and $377 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on United Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 29).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Dayton to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Des Moines. 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 Dayton to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Dayton to Des Moines can take about 4h 11m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $319. The distance from Dayton to Des Moines is about 506 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $273 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $308. You may be able to fly from Dayton to Des Moines for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Des Moines. 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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