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$197+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Kansas City (DAY - MCI)

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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — MCI
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dayton to Kansas City are usually found in April or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Kansas City (MCI). 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$197
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$349
From Dayton to Kansas City
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/95:18 pmDAY - MCI
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/124:39 pmMCI - DAY
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 7/177:18 pmDAY - MCI
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Sat 7/195:24 pmMCI - DAY
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/2$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/86:00 amDAY - MCI
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/166:27 pmMCI - DAY
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$349

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DaytonKansas City

DAY - MCI

DAYMCI

Dayton

Thu 10/9

5:18 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Kansas City

Sun 10/12

4:39 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$249

DaytonKansas City

DAY - MCI

DAYMCI

Dayton

Thu 7/17

7:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Kansas City

Sat 7/19

5:24 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$299

DaytonKansas City

DAY - MCI

DAYMCI

Dayton

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-9:13 am

1 stop4h 13m

Kansas City

Sat 8/16

6:27 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$349

DaytonKansas City

DAY - MCI

DAYMCI

Dayton

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$197

DaytonKansas City

DAY - MCI

DAYMCI

Dayton

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-4:33 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$508

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Kansas City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dayton to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dayton to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dayton to Kansas City is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Dayton to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Dayton to Kansas City by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dayton to Kansas City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,983 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,983 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dayton to Kansas City round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($249), Delta ($299), and United Airlines ($349) offers the cheapest pricing from Dayton to Kansas City. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Kansas City?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Dayton to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Dayton to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Kansas City. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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