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$151+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DTW
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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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 January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/195:47 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 2/258:18 am
DTW
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DAY
1 stop3h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/184:17 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 2/255:45 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/135:47 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 2/145:59 pm
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop4h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/46:00 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 2/84:30 pm
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/2311:13 am
DAY
-
DTW
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 1/258:00 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 5/3010:20 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop13h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 6/35:45 am
DTW
-
DAY
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/129:14 am
DAY
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DTW
1 stop14h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 3/195:45 am
DTW
-
DAY
2 stops17h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/139:22 pm
DAY
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DTW
1 stop12h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/145:08 pm
DTW
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DAY
2 stops17h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$580

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)
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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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DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 2/19

5:47 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:18 am-12:11 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$280

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Wed 2/18

4:17 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

5:45 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$309

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 3/12

5:47 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

1:02 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$309

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Fri 3/20

8:32 am-12:32 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

10:11 am-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$309

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Fri 2/13

5:47 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

5:59 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$339

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Fri 2/13

7:30 pm-12:38 am

1 stop5h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

1:29 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$339

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

4:30 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$379

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Sat 5/30

10:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

5:45 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$547

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Thu 3/12

9:14 am-11:34 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

5:45 am-11:43 pm

2 stops17h 58m

$568

DaytonDetroit

DAY - DTW

DAYDTW

Dayton

Fri 2/13

9:22 pm-9:46 am

1 stop12h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

5:08 pm-10:37 am

2 stops17h 29m

$580

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $172). Flying from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $732). 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.

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 54m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $172). Flying from Dayton to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $732). 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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