Which airports can I use when flying from Dayton to Columbia?

Flights from Dayton to Columbia usually depart from Dayton (DAY) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dayton to Columbia?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dayton to Columbia.

Which airports do connecting flights from Dayton to Columbia pass through?

One-stop flights from Dayton to Columbia most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 16% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 13% of one-stop connections Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dayton to Columbia?

On the Dayton to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 70%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $228 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $743: a $515 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Dayton to Columbia?

A nonstop flight from Dayton to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 445 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Dayton to Columbia?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Dayton to Columbia changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $2,293. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Dayton to Columbia looking right now?

One-way fares from Dayton to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $276, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dayton to Columbia?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 4h 04m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 14m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Dayton to Columbia flight?

Round-trip flights from Dayton to Columbia range from $366 to $516, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dayton to Columbia?

Delta ($319) and American Airlines ($349) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Dayton to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Dayton to Columbia?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Dayton to Columbia route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Dayton to Columbia?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $361. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Dayton to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) had the shortest average connection time for Dayton to Columbia layovers at 143 minutes over the past 3 months.

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January

Cheapest • 39% price drop

May

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Charlotte Douglas (CLT)

Cheapest • Avg $361 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 3h 59m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dayton to Columbia

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

6:00 am - 10:43 amDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:38 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$319Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

6:47 pm - 11:47 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:59 pm - 11:16 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

5h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$334Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

7:09 pm - 12:03 amDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:02 am - 11:49 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20

5:55 pm - 12:41 amDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:12 am - 2:01 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$351United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20

5:55 pm - 12:41 amDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:40 pm - 10:19 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

7h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$356United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 20

7:13 am - 6:49 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:12 am - 8:16 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

10h 04m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$361United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

1:01 pm - 9:00 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

5:25 pm - 11:22 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

5h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$416American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

6:31 pm - 11:55 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 pm - 11:25 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

6h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$535American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29

6:47 pm - 11:47 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 10:38 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

3h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$547Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

7:09 pm - 12:03 amDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:25 pm - 11:22 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

5h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$665American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Dayton to Columbia

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

6:14 pm - 11:05 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:20 am - 12:26 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

7h 06m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$349American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

7:09 pm - 12:03 amDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:13 pm - 12:07 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

5h 54m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$370American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

7:09 pm - 12:03 amDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:13 pm - 12:07 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

5h 54m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$390American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

5:30 am - 2:19 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:15 am - 10:57 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$395United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

12:24 pm - 7:08 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 11:49 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

5h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$396American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

12:24 pm - 7:08 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 11:05 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

6h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$416American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

2:50 pm - 1:40 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

22h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lambert-St Louis Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 10:57 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$679United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 1:31 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 am - 12:26 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

7h 06m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$682American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

9:00 am - 7:07 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:15 am - 2:20 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

8h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$799United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

9:00 am - 7:07 pmDAY Dayton-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:15 am - 2:20 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-DAY Dayton

8h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$809United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Dayton to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Dayton to Columbia start at $319. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $366 to $516. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dayton to Columbia?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dayton to Columbia, it is 47% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 74% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	October
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$274

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.

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When to book flights from Dayton to Columbia

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

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Which airports can I use when flying from Dayton to Columbia?
Flights from Dayton to Columbia usually depart from Dayton (DAY) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dayton to Columbia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dayton to Columbia.
Which airports do connecting flights from Dayton to Columbia pass through?
One-stop flights from Dayton to Columbia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 13% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dayton to Columbia?
On the Dayton to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 70%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $228 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $743: a $515 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Dayton to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from Dayton to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 445 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Dayton to Columbia?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Dayton to Columbia changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $2,293. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Dayton to Columbia looking right now?
One-way fares from Dayton to Columbia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $276, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dayton to Columbia?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 4h 04m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 14m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a Dayton to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Dayton to Columbia range from $366 to $516, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $228 - about $515 less than Monday (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dayton to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $259 round-trip in that month - typically $495 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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