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$150+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DTW
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$150
(Kiwi.com)
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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 October 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/152:28 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:49 pmDTW - DAY
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/68:38 amDAY - DTW
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:45 amDTW - DAY
1 stop10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/306:15 amDAY - DTW
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:33 amDTW - DAY
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/155:18 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1811:36 amDTW - DAY
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/317:00 amDAY - DTW
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/45:45 amDTW - DAY
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/186:00 amDAY - DTW
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/201:37 pmDTW - DAY
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/110:27 amDAY - DTW
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/52:35 pmDTW - DAY
1 stop19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/3010:27 amDAY - DTW
1 stop13h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/37:45 pmDTW - DAY
1 stop18h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/67:00 amDAY - DTW
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/95:45 amDTW - DAY
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/242:47 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:00 amDTW - DAY
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/137:15 amDAY - DTW
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/167:25 amDTW - DAY
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$687

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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 October 16, 2025.
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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DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

6:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$279

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sat 11/15

2:28 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

6:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$279

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 11/6

8:38 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

6:45 am-5:14 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$315

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 10/30

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

5:33 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$379

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

5:45 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$448

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 10/30

10:27 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

7:45 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$507

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Wed 10/29

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

5:45 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$507

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

5:45 am-5:06 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$526

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sat 12/13

7:15 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

7:25 am-7:17 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$687

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sun 11/9

1:17 pm-9:58 am

1 stop20h 41m

$150

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 October 16, 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 fly from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 4h 56m. 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.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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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