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

Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Allegiant Air, starting at $269 and $332 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Dayton to Des Moines for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dayton to Des Moines one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dayton to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($176), Delta ($194), and American Airlines ($199).

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dayton to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 Dayton to Des Moines?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 82% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Flights from Dayton to Des Moines lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Dayton to Des Moines in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $258.

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

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Round-trip from	$259 (United Airlines)
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$338

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Sat 4/125:44 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/137:45 amDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$259

Wed 5/288:38 amDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/25:32 amDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$269

Fri 5/169:10 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop19h 24mAllegiant Air

Mon 5/197:30 amDSM - DAY

1 stop11h 50mAllegiant Air

Deal found 3/26

$332

Thu 3/2711:16 amDAY - DSM

2 stops10h 31mDelta

Tue 4/16:20 amDSM - DAY

2 stops10h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$349

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Sat 4/125:44 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/137:45 amDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$259

Wed 5/288:38 amDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/25:32 amDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$269

Fri 5/169:10 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop19h 24mAllegiant Air

Mon 5/197:30 amDSM - DAY

1 stop11h 50mAllegiant Air

Deal found 3/26

$332

Fri 4/183:03 pmDAY - DSM

2 stops7h 10mDelta

Mon 4/2110:22 amDSM - DAY

2 stops12h 06mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$519

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Thu 3/2711:16 amDAY - DSM

2 stops10h 31mDelta

Tue 4/16:20 amDSM - DAY

2 stops10h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$349

Fri 4/41:05 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/65:00 amDSM - DAY

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$309

Sat 4/125:44 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/137:45 amDSM - DAY

1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$259

One-way flights from Dayton to Des Moines
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Sun 4/68:57 amDAY - DSM

1 stop28h 44mAllegiant Air

Deal found 3/26

$176

Wed 5/76:45 pmDAY - DSM

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$194

Wed 5/78:38 amDAY - DSM

2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$199

Sun 4/610:27 amDAY - DSM

3 stops29h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$619

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DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 4/12

5:44 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

7:45 am-1:19 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$259

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Wed 5/28

8:38 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:32 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$269

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 5/16

9:10 pm-3:34 pm

1 stop19h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

7:30 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$332

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Fri 4/18

3:03 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

10:22 am-11:28 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$519

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sun 4/6

8:57 am-12:41 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$176

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Wed 5/7

6:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$194

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Wed 5/7

8:38 am-3:26 pm

2 stops7h 48m

$199

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sun 4/6

10:27 am-2:38 pm

3 stops29h 11m

$619

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Des Moines 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-Des Moines 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 Dayton to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dayton to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Dayton to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 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

7,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 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

8,603 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 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

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

731 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,896 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

7,896 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 Dayton to Des Moines round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Allegiant Air, starting at $269 and $332 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Dayton to Des Moines for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dayton to Des Moines one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Dayton to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($176), Delta ($194), and American Airlines ($199).
Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dayton to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dayton to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dayton to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Dayton to Des Moines

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American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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