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$181+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Milwaukee (DAY - MKE)

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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — MKE
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Milwaukee

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Milwaukee (MKE). 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 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$308
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 1/95:47 pmDAY - MKE
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/112:32 pmMKE - DAY
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/9$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 amDAY - MKE
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/146:00 amMKE - DAY
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/205:47 pmDAY - MKE
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 amMKE - DAY
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 1/165:47 pmDAY - MKE
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/192:32 pmMKE - DAY
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Wed 7/229:00 amDAY - MKE
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/267:00 amMKE - DAY
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 7/238:29 amDAY - MKE
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/266:33 pmMKE - DAY
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/9$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Sun 6/214:15 pmDAY - MKE
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/266:33 pmMKE - DAY
1 stop15h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/199:14 amDAY - MKE
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/228:30 amMKE - DAY
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/10$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 7/225:55 amDAY - MKE
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/266:33 pmMKE - DAY
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/9$518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 8/2712:43 pmDAY - MKE
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/315:05 amMKE - DAY
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/9$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 1/97:10 pmDAY - MKE
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/117:32 amMKE - DAY
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/9$550

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Milwaukee 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 January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Milwaukee that are best for you.

Fly from

Dayton

Fly to

Milwaukee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Thu 3/12

9:14 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 3/14

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$299

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Sun 6/21

4:15 pm-9:07 am

1 stop17h 52m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 6/26

6:33 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 42m

$445

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Thu 3/19

9:14 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 3/22

8:30 am-1:19 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$465

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Sun 6/21

7:15 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 34m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 6/26

5:40 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops18h 04m

$553

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Thu 3/12

11:31 am-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 3/14

1:12 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$1,442

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Sun 6/21

11:05 am-6:02 pm

2 stops7h 57m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 6/26

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$1,502

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Fri 2/27

12:41 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$181

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Fri 2/27

11:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$195

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Thu 1/22

5:47 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$290

DaytonMilwaukee

DAY - MKE

DAYMKE

Dayton

Wed 1/21

1:33 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$290

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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-Milwaukee flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Milwaukee flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Milwaukee flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Milwaukee flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Milwaukee

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Milwaukee (average of $106). Flying from Dayton to Milwaukee in May is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Milwaukee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee. Reviews last updated January 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Dayton to Milwaukee have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,102 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dayton to Milwaukee in 5h 25m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 283 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $198, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dayton to Milwaukee. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Milwaukee (average of $106). Flying from Dayton to Milwaukee in May is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Milwaukee

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Milwaukee. 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 January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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