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$161+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to Iowa

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/189:00 am
DAY
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OMA
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 9/223:11 pm
OMA
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DAY
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/179:00 am
DAY
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OMA
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 9/226:00 am
OMA
-
DAY
1 stop3h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/511:34 am
DAY
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CID
1 stop3h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:08 pm
CID
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DAY
1 stop3h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/136:00 am
DAY
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MLI
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 8/275:40 am
MLI
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DAY
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/227:15 am
DAY
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DSM
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 8/298:00 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 12/43:22 pm
DAY
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OMA
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Sun 12/67:00 am
OMA
-
DAY
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/47:15 am
DAY
-
CID
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:08 pm
CID
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DAY
1 stop3h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:00 am
DAY
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DSM
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Sat 8/2912:30 pm
DSM
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DAY
2 stops8h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/86:15 pm
DAY
-
CID
1 stop3h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 8/126:00 am
CID
-
DAY
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/245:34 am
DAY
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OMA
1 stop5h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 9/292:17 pm
OMA
-
DAY
2 stops8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/189:00 am
DAY
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OMA
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 9/286:30 pm
OMA
-
DAY
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/166:00 am
DAY
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OMA
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 10/2012:23 pm
OMA
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DAY
1 stop4h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$346

Find flight deals from Dayton to Iowa

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Round-trip from

$286
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$596
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Iowa 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Iowa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonOmaha

DAY - OMA

DAYOMA

Dayton

Fri 9/18

9:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/22

3:11 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$286

DaytonOmaha

DAY - OMA

DAYOMA

Dayton

Thu 9/24

6:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/29

5:30 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$295
Quickest round-trip

DaytonCedar Rapids

DAY - CID

DAYCID

Dayton

Sat 9/5

11:34 am-1:54 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/7

7:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$299

DaytonMoline

DAY - MLI

DAYMLI

Dayton

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 8/27

5:40 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 18m

$314

DaytonOmaha

DAY - OMA

DAYOMA

Dayton

Fri 12/4

3:22 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$319

DaytonOmaha

DAY - OMA

DAYOMA

Dayton

Fri 10/9

6:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/12

5:42 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$319

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/22

7:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

8:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$319

DaytonCedar Rapids

DAY - CID

DAYCID

Dayton

Fri 9/4

7:15 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 19m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/7

7:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$320

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

12:30 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$324

DaytonOmaha

DAY - OMA

DAYOMA

Dayton

Fri 9/18

9:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/28

6:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$344

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Iowa

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dayton to Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dayton to Iowa flights typically cost between $338 and $377 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on United Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 29).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated July 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dayton to Iowa, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dayton to Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Iowa from Dayton, you will be flying from Dayton, which is the city’s only airport. Dayton (DAY) is located 10.0 mi from the center of Dayton.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to Iowa?

    For as low as $624, United Airlines can have you in Iowa from Dayton in 4h 16m. The distance between Dayton and Iowa is about 454 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dayton to Iowa?

    The most popular flight routes from Dayton to Iowa are Dayton - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Dayton - Moline Quad-City and Dayton - Cedar Rapids.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Iowa 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Iowa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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