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$289+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to Columbus (CMH)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — CMH
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

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 7/46:00 pm
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop21h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 7/86:07 am
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$567
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 2/510:16 am
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop27h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 2/93:00 pm
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop21h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$600
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/52:52 pm
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 2/92:58 pm
CMH
-
DAY
2 stops8h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$798
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/235:47 pm
DAY
-
CMH
2 stops16h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 1/256:00 am
CMH
-
DAY
2 stops16h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,078
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 1/231:33 pm
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop21h 18m
American Airlines
Sun 1/259:18 am
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop36h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,109

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Columbus (CMH). 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.

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FlightHub
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Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$567
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Columbus 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 7/4

6:00 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop21h 14m

Columbus

Wed 7/8

6:07 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$567

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Thu 2/5

10:16 am-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 54m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

3:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$600

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Thu 2/5

2:52 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Columbus

Mon 2/9

2:58 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$798

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DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Wed 4/15

12:35 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$289

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DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 3/7

8:32 am-8:01 pm

2 stops11h 29m

$324

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Wed 4/15

7:15 am-11:40 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$365

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 3/7

6:00 pm-8:41 am

1 stop14h 41m

$407

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Deals found on 1/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dayton to Columbus in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Columbus 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-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Columbus Airport

How often are flights from Dayton to Columbus delayed?

About 61% of weekly flights between Dayton and Columbus have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dayton to Columbus flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dayton to Columbus flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Dayton (DAY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dayton to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Dayton; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Dayton airport to Columbus. It is only a 10.0 mi journey to Dayton (DAY) from Dayton’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to Columbus Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dayton to Columbus Airport in 21h 14m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Dayton and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 71 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Columbus 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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