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$176+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Dayton (DAY)

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DSM — DAY
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Dayton

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Dayton flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$176
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$349
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Dayton flight deals.
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From Iowa to Dayton
One-way flight from Iowa to Dayton
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Iowa to Dayton

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

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/286:45 amDSM - DAY
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/317:40 pmDAY - DSM
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
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
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:49 amOMA - DAY
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Tue 5/66:45 pmDAY - OMA
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/17$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:16 amMLI - DAY
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/67:05 amDAY - MLI
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/11:50 pmOMA - DAY
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/55:28 pmDAY - OMA
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:30 amDSM - DAY
2 stops10h 30mDelta
Sat 5/316:00 amDAY - DSM
2 stops12h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/16$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:37 pmLSE - DAY
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/105:28 pmDAY - LSE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/226:30 pmOMA - DAY
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/2511:48 amDAY - OMA
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$443

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

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Iowa

Fly to

Dayton

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

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

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

6:45 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Dayton

Wed 5/14

11:40 am-2:38 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$249

OmahaDayton

OMA - DAY

OMADAY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/2

11:49 am-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Dayton

Tue 5/6

6:45 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$259

MolineDayton

MLI - DAY

MLIDAY

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/2

11:16 am-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Dayton

Tue 5/6

7:05 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 37m

$264

OmahaDayton

OMA - DAY

OMADAY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/1

1:50 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Dayton

Mon 5/5

5:28 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$284

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

6:30 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Dayton

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-5:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$298

La CrosseDayton

LSE - DAY

LSEDAY

La Crosse

Sat 5/3

4:37 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Dayton

Sat 5/10

5:28 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$434

OmahaDayton

OMA - DAY

OMADAY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/22

6:30 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Dayton

Sun 5/25

11:48 am-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$443

OmahaDayton

OMA - DAY

OMADAY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/21

5:20 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$176

OmahaDayton

OMA - DAY

OMADAY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/19

12:58 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$242

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Deals found on 4/16

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Dayton

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Dayton

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Iowa 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

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dayton. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Iowa to Dayton to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Dayton. 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 into for flights to Dayton from Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Dayton from Iowa, you will be flying to Dayton, which is the city’s only airport. Dayton (DAY) is located 10.0 mi from the center of Dayton.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Dayton one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Dayton are Delta ($176), Allegiant Air ($242), and American Airlines ($269).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Dayton?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to Dayton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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