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$260+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DAY - DTW)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DTW
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
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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 August 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/55:34 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop14h 07m
American Airlines
Fri 9/116:00 am
DTW
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DAY
1 stop14h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/25:49 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop15h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 9/79:03 pm
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop14h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/2712:22 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 8/306:40 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop10h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/18:19 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 8/1510:24 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$555
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/135:34 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop11h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 8/176:00 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/210:22 am
DAY
-
DTW
2 stops10h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:30 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop10h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$621
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/510:39 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop13h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 11/147:11 pm
DTW
-
DAY
2 stops14h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$634
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 7/318:49 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop4h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:05 pm
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop5h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$643
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/77:00 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 8/95:22 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$661
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/75:34 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop11h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:00 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop14h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$687
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/1112:22 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Fri 8/149:03 pm
DTW
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DAY
1 stop13h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$700

Find flight deals from Dayton to Detroit

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 August 2, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$435
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$260
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Detroit 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 August 2, 2026.
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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sat 9/5

5:34 am-7:41 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

6:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$435

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Wed 9/2

5:49 pm-9:29 am

1 stop15h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

9:03 pm-11:52 am

1 stop14h 49m

$453

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-10:14 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/14

6:27 am-7:44 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$453

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 8/27

12:22 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

6:40 am-5:16 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$460

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 8/13

5:34 am-4:36 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/16

7:09 am-8:42 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$567

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Wed 9/2

10:22 am-8:37 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

7:30 am-6:29 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$621

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 11/5

10:39 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/14

7:11 pm-10:04 am

2 stops14h 53m

$634

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 8/27

10:22 am-8:37 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

7:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$705

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 8/13

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

5:01 pm-9:47 am

2 stops16h 46m

$817

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 8/13

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/16

7:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$832

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Detroit

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 August.
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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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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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 fly from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 14h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 166 mi.

  • 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.

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Traveling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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