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$379+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DAY - DTW)

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DTW
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/307:50 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:45 amDTW - DAY
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$659
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/297:30 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:11 pmDTW - DAY
1 stop20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$773
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/296:28 amDAY - DTW
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:49 pmDTW - DAY
1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$827

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Detroit (DTW). 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 26, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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$279
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Dayton

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Detroit

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DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Fri 1/9

6:44 am-12:23 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$379

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sat 2/14

9:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$450

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Fri 5/29

2:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

10:10 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$502

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Deals found on 12/25

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $171). Flying from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 DAY to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

When flying from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight in the evening.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Detroit. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 5h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 166 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $171). Flying from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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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