What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Dayton round-trip?

Delta, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Dayton. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Delta is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Dayton?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Dayton flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Dayton?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Des Moines to Dayton. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Dayton.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Dayton?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Dayton from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $381 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $258. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to DAY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Dayton at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Dayton 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 Des Moines-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dayton?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Dayton?

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$259 (Delta)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$349

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

Wed 5/286:45 amDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/317:40 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$199

Thu 5/86:45 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1411:40 amDAY - DSM

1 stop3h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$249

Wed 5/286:30 amDSM - DAY

2 stops10h 30mDelta

Sat 5/316:00 amDAY - DSM

2 stops12h 03mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$298

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Sat 5/32:15 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 33mDelta

Wed 5/76:45 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$259

Sat 5/311:54 amDSM - DAY

2 stops8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/76:55 amDAY - DSM

2 stops7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$269

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Dayton
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Sat 5/32:15 pmDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 33mDelta

Wed 5/76:45 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$259

Sat 5/311:54 amDSM - DAY

2 stops8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/76:55 amDAY - DSM

2 stops7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$269

One-way flights from Des Moines to Dayton
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Tue 4/225:45 amDSM - DAY

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$336

Tue 4/228:00 amDSM - DAY

3 stops24h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$421

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Wed 5/28

6:45 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Dayton

Sat 5/31

7:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$199

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Thu 5/8

6:45 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Dayton

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11:40 am-2:38 pm

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Dayton

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6:00 am-5:03 pm

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$298

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Des Moines

Tue 4/22

5:45 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$336

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-9:52 am

3 stops24h 52m

$421

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Des Moines-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Dayton 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 Des Moines-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Des Moines to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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.

Rainfall in Dayton by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dayton ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Dayton when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Dayton by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dayton, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,667 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Dayton round-trip?
Delta, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Dayton. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Delta is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dayton that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dayton?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Dayton.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Dayton?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton 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 Des Moines to Dayton?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Des Moines to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 Des Moines to Dayton

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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