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$204+ 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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DTW
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$379
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(Mytrip)
From Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/2912:50 pmDAY - DTW
1 stop11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/65:00 amDTW - DAY
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/2911:49 amDAY - DTW
1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/97:14 amDTW - DAY
1 stop13h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:48 amDAY - DTW
1 stop15h 21mDelta
Sat 8/910:05 amDTW - DAY
2 stops12h 44mDelta
Deal found 7/1$425

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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.

Fly from

Dayton

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Tue 7/29

12:50 pm-12:09 am

1 stop11h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/6

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$379

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Tue 7/29

11:49 am-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/9

7:14 am-8:57 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$394

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Tue 7/29

7:48 am-11:09 pm

1 stop15h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/9

10:05 am-10:49 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$425

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sun 7/27

9:30 pm-11:08 pm

3 stops25h 38m

$204

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sun 7/27

5:38 pm-9:31 am

1 stop15h 53m

$302

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Deals found on 7/2

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 July 3, 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 21% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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