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Cheapest round-trip
$246
Typical prices: $199-$559
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$246
Typical prices: $199-$559
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dayton (CHI-DAY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Dayton

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 11:38 pm
ORD
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DAY
1h 23mnonstop
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7:09 pm - 8:02 pm
DAY
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ORD
1h 53mnonstop
$246American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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9:25 am - 11:49 am
ORD
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DAY
1h 24mnonstop
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12:19 pm - 12:52 pm
DAY
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ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$246American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 10:49 am
ORD
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DAY
1h 20mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 5:59 am
DAY
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ORD
1h 29mnonstop
$247United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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11:10 am - 1:38 pm
ORD
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DAY
1h 28mnonstop
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11:34 am - 12:00 pm
DAY
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ORD
1h 26mnonstop
$247United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 6:39 pm
ORD
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DAY
1h 24mnonstop
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5:35 am - 6:00 am
DAY
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ORD
1h 25mnonstop
$247American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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9:30 am - 11:52 am
ORD
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DAY
1h 22mnonstop
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12:19 pm - 12:52 pm
DAY
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ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$247American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 10:57 am
ORD
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DAY
1h 17mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:37 am
DAY
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ORD
1h 37mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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7:50 am - 8:14 pm
ORD
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DAY
11h 24m
1 stop
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12:37 pm - 12:02 pm
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ORD
24h 25m
2 stops
$344Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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4:39 pm - 10:21 pm
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4h 42m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:10 am
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5h 10m
1 stop
$1,161Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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4:39 pm - 10:21 pm
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4h 42m
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6:00 am - 10:10 am
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5h 10m
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$1,175Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Dayton flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Dayton?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Dayton departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Dayton from Chicago usually cost between $239 and $459 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $246 on American Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 16).

What is the cheapest Chicago to Dayton flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Dayton costs $239 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Dayton (DAY). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Dayton clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Dayton, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Dayton back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dayton?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dayton, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Dayton is October, where tickets cost $222 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $415 and $407 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Dayton?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $354 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Dayton

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Dayton

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dayton?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Dayton was $124 for a one-way ticket and $246 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Dayton, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Dayton.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Dayton?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Dayton flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Dayton?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Dayton flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Dayton?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Dayton?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Dayton on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Dayton are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $282 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 $251 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Dayton.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dayton from Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Dayton

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $288 or less one-way and $269 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Dayton?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Dayton.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Dayton Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Dayton

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Dayton to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Dayton

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago 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 Chicago 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 10046 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

8.0 ExcellentArmedrest, Jul 2026
ORD - PAH
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It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

The flight was clean and on schedule, but connections could have been better

I had my flight of Cedar Rapids. THen Chicago to Boston. Flight out of Cedar rapids was delayed by 12 hrs. Had to drive to Chicago to catch my flight

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

The flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was great the staff absolutely amazing. After that EVERYTHING WENT DOWN HILL!!! ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! WILL NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE AGAIN

I was very unhappy with the lack of communication from the cockpit. It took close to a half an hour before we took off after the doors were closed, and we got no announcements as to progress. It would be nice to get some acknowledgement of the situation and updates as to when we are taking off.

The seat was not even cleaned. It has full of cookie crums probably from last flight's passenger. Its basic expectation that, seats are clean.

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

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