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$375+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — CMH
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
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 February 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/28:32 am
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop25h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 4/77:00 am
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/98:27 am
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop9h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop16h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 7/411:39 am
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop12h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 7/86:00 am
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/29:48 am
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 3/93:15 pm
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$590
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/2412:41 pm
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop22h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2810:32 am
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop49h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/264:17 pm
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop17h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 3/27:33 pm
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop21h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/262:57 pm
DAY
-
CMH
1 stop8h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 3/210:36 am
CMH
-
DAY
2 stops11h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/242:10 pm
DAY
-
CMH
2 stops9h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 2/2810:36 am
CMH
-
DAY
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$788

Find 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 February 12, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$375
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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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DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Thu 4/2

8:32 am-9:36 am

1 stop25h 04m

Columbus

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$375

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Thu 4/9

8:27 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Columbus

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-10:18 pm

1 stop16h 18m

$387

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Mon 3/2

9:48 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

3:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$590

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Tue 2/24

12:41 pm-10:46 am

1 stop22h 05m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

10:32 am-12:11 pm

1 stop49h 39m

$600

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Thu 2/26

4:17 pm-9:31 am

1 stop17h 14m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

7:33 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$615

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Thu 2/26

2:57 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Columbus

Mon 3/2

10:36 am-10:14 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$757

DaytonColumbus

DAY - CMH

DAYCMH

Dayton

Tue 2/24

2:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Columbus

Sat 2/28

10:36 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$788

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Deals found on 2/9

Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Columbus

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 Columbus in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 25h 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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