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$242+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — CMH
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$399
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$242
(Kiwi.com)
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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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/1412:19 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/212:21 pmCMH - DAY
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/135:18 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop22h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/208:33 pmCMH - DAY
1 stop25h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/135:55 pmDAY - CMH
2 stops20h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/206:00 amCMH - DAY
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/112:42 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop28h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/55:37 amCMH - DAY
1 stop17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/2410:25 amDAY - CMH
1 stop13h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/110:30 amCMH - DAY
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$695
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 9/2910:25 amDAY - CMH
1 stop13h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/58:47 amCMH - DAY
1 stop13h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/17:21 amDAY - CMH
2 stops6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/56:05 amCMH - DAY
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$829
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/162:52 pmDAY - CMH
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/176:10 amCMH - DAY
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,173

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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 September 17, 2025.
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

Tue 10/14

12:19 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop25h 28m

Columbus

Tue 10/21

2:21 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$399

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Mon 10/13

5:18 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop22h 43m

Columbus

Mon 10/20

8:33 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$410

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Wed 10/1

12:42 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop28h 57m

Columbus

Sun 10/5

5:37 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$654

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Wed 9/24

10:25 am-11:43 pm

1 stop13h 18m

Columbus

Wed 10/1

10:30 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$695

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Mon 9/29

10:25 am-11:39 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Columbus

Sun 10/5

8:47 am-10:04 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$745

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Wed 10/1

7:21 am-2:06 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Columbus

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-2:12 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$829

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Thu 10/2

5:41 pm-10:36 am

3 stops40h 55m

$242

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Sat 10/4

12:42 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop28h 06m

$285

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Fri 9/26

3:01 pm-1:32 pm

3 stops22h 31m

$325

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Fri 9/26

7:43 pm-9:30 am

1 stop13h 47m

$366

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  • 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 13h 18m. Fly via American Airlines or United 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Dayton to Columbus Airport in March 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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