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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Dayton from $208

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Dayton departing on 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Dayton, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton (DSM-DAY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Dayton that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 am - 1:58 pmDSM-DAY
7h 58m1 stop
7:21 pm - 10:04 pmDAY-DSM
3h 43m1 stop
$208American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, May 29
5:00 am - 11:49 amDSM-DAY
5h 49m1 stop
1:48 pm - 10:04 pmDAY-DSM
9h 16m2 stops
$310American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, May 29
2:56 pm - 10:35 pmDSM-DAY
6h 39m1 stop
7:06 am - 11:15 amDAY-DSM
5h 09m1 stop
$378American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 29
6:04 am - 3:01 pmDSM-DAY
7h 57m2 stops
1:48 pm - 10:04 pmDAY-DSM
9h 16m2 stops
$414American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, May 29
6:40 pm - 11:30 pmDSM-DAY
3h 50m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:20 amDAY-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$448United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 27
6:00 am - 12:59 pmDSM-DAY
29h 59m2 stops
6:00 am - 10:20 amDAY-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$467United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 27
6:00 am - 12:59 pmDSM-DAY
29h 59m2 stops
9:25 am - 2:26 pmDAY-DSM
6h 01m1 stop
$511United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 29
6:00 am - 2:10 pmDSM-DAY
31h 10m3 stops
7:20 am - 10:28 amDAY-DSM
4h 08m1 stop
$580United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 29
3:28 pm - 9:50 amDSM-DAY
17h 22m3 stops
6:00 am - 10:20 amDAY-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$591United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 27

Flights from Des Moines to Dayton - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Dayton to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Dayton?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Dayton clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to Dayton, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dayton?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Des Moines to Dayton found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $208 on American Airlines, followed by United Airlines ($448). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $309 on United Airlines and from $314 on American Airlines.

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High season

August

Cheapest flight

$208
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Dayton

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Dayton based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Dayton

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Dayton?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Dayton was $309 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Dayton?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Dayton?

    When flying out of Des Moines you will be using Des Moines. You will be landing at Dayton, also known as Dayton.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Dayton?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Dayton?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Dayton, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Dayton, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Dayton are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $404 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Dayton?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Dayton.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Dayton?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dayton from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Dayton?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dayton with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and DAY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Dayton?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dayton from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Des Moines to Dayton

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Dayton. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Dayton? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11118 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

2.0 MediocreTed, May 2024IAD - SFO
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Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/10Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 53mDSM-DAY
$309
5/10Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 47mDSM-DAY
$314

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Dayton

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Dayton that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 47mDSM-DAY
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 39mDAY-DSM
$315
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 47mDSM-DAY
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 13mDAY-DSM
$318
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 08mDSM-DAY
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 31mDAY-DSM
$439

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Des Moines - Dayton Flights

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Des Moines (DSM)United States

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