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$338+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Des Moines (DAY - DSM)

DAY — DSM
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Sat 11/21
Sat 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Des Moines

Fri 11/139:13 am -
1 stop14h 02m
Sun 11/1512:25 pm -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 10/18$338
Fri 11/136:44 pm -
1 stop4h 51m
Sun 11/1511:36 am -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 10/18$384
Sat 11/147:10 am -
1 stop4h 22m
Wed 11/188:00 am -
1 stop4h 27m
Deal found 10/20$439
Fri 11/136:36 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Sun 11/157:26 pm -
1 stop15h 21m
Deal found 10/21$525
Fri 10/306:07 pm -
1 stop4h 48m
Sun 11/16:45 pm -
1 stop3h 53m
Deal found 10/20$574
Fri 11/136:07 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Sun 11/156:05 am -
1 stop3h 53m
Deal found 10/19$632

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$470
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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DaytonDes Moines

DAY Dayton - DSM Des Moines

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 11/13

9:13 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

12:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$338

DaytonDes Moines

DAY Dayton - DSM Des Moines

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 11/13

6:44 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

11:36 am-5:59 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$384
Quickest round-trip

DaytonDes Moines

DAY Dayton - DSM Des Moines

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 11/14

7:10 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 11/18

8:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$439

DaytonDes Moines

DAY Dayton - DSM Des Moines

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 11/13

6:36 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

7:26 pm-11:47 am

1 stop15h 21m

$525

DaytonDes Moines

DAY Dayton - DSM Des Moines

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 11/13

6:07 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

6:05 am-10:58 am

1 stop3h 53m

$632

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Deals found on 10/18

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Des Moines

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 October.
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.

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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 $361 and $582 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $338 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 13-Nov 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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
7.3
Good
10,404 reviews

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,404 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,404 reviews

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,186 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,404 reviews

Overall

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Dayton to Des Moines can take about 4h 22m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $439. 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 37% 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?

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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