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$473+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to Columbus (CMH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — CMH
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/62:39 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/208:29 amCMH - DAY
1 stop39h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/107:19 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop16h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:32 pmCMH - DAY
1 stop15h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/288:59 amDAY - CMH
1 stop25h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:23 pmCMH - DAY
1 stop41h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/155:01 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/195:02 pmCMH - DAY
1 stop30h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$602
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/286:28 amDAY - CMH
2 stops17h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:05 amCMH - DAY
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/610:00 amDAY - CMH
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/206:05 amCMH - DAY
2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$703
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/152:50 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1910:30 amCMH - DAY
2 stops9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$726
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/210:27 amDAY - CMH
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/77:50 pmCMH - DAY
1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$944

Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Columbus

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 October 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

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Dayton

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DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 12/6

2:39 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Columbus

Sat 12/20

8:29 am-11:39 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$473

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Wed 12/10

7:19 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 31m

Columbus

Sat 12/13

5:32 pm-9:15 am

1 stop15h 43m

$506

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sun 12/28

8:59 am-10:03 am

1 stop25h 04m

Columbus

Sat 1/3

7:23 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop41h 14m

$540

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 11/15

5:01 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop24h 37m

Columbus

Wed 11/19

5:02 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop30h 19m

$602

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sun 12/28

6:28 am-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 16m

Columbus

Sat 1/3

6:05 am-2:16 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$649

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 12/6

10:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Columbus

Sat 12/20

6:05 am-4:46 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$703

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 11/15

2:50 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Columbus

Wed 11/19

10:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$726

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Deals found on 10/28

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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 October.
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 75 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 no flights being classified as 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 9h 04m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Dayton and Columbus Airport are separated by a distance of 71 mi.

  • 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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