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$329+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Des Moines (DAY - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DSM
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 6/177:15 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 6/265:00 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/148:27 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Thu 5/215:16 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/125:43 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 5/168:00 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/126:00 am
DAY
-
DSM
2 stops8h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 5/166:00 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:31 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 7/51:04 pm
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/296:00 pm
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 9/111:23 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:30 pm
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 5/176:00 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:39 pm
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Fri 5/13:20 pm
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$434

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 April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$368
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Thu 5/14

8:27 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 03m

Des Moines

Thu 5/21

5:16 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 27m

$334

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Tue 5/12

5:43 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

8:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$339

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-1:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$344

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Thu 7/2

5:50 am-12:56 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

1:04 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$355

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/29

6:00 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

11:23 am-6:56 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$389

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/8

7:15 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 12m

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$409

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 8/14

9:09 pm-12:34 am

1 stop4h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$458

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 8/21

11:39 am-2:05 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

5:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

$458
Quickest round-trip

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 8/14

7:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop3h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

$458

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Deals found on 4/25

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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 April.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Dayton with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Des Moines

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Des Moines (average of $273). Flying from Dayton to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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.

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

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 April 28, 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
9,672 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,677 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 03m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $334. 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 $269 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $293. You may be able to fly from Dayton to Des Moines for 28% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Des Moines?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Des Moines (average of $273). Flying from Dayton to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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