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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $368-$575
American Airlines
Mon 12/10Wed 1/10
DAY - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$161
Typical prices: $235-$437
Allegiant Air
Thu 12/6
DAY - MCI • 1 stop
When to travel
Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $469 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dayton to Kansas City (DAY-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dayton to Kansas City

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 12:36 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 10:33 pmMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 12:36 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:17 am - 11:41 amMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
6h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:41 pm - 11:08 pmMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 12:36 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:38 am - 5:31 pmMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
United Airlines Logo
5:16 am - 8:56 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 10:06 pmMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$359United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Delta Logo
6:54 pm - 11:56 pmDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
6h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:41 pm - 11:08 pmMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$374Delta
Fri, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 28
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 11:58 pmDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
6h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 1:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
4h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$404Delta
Thu, Dec 31 - Fri, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 9:13 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:31 am - 1:24 pmMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$449United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 9:35 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
21h 58m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 9:01 amMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
13h 38m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
$541Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 9:35 amDAY  Dayton-MCI Kansas City
21h 58m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 9:01 amMCI  Kansas City-DAY Dayton
13h 38m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
$644Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dayton to Kansas City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Dayton to Kansas City typically range from $368 to $575. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dayton to Kansas City. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 64% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dayton to Kansas City?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Dayton to Kansas City at $368 round-trip.
•June ($776) and October ($755) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 110% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Dayton to Kansas City flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$161
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dayton to Kansas City

When to book flights from Dayton to Kansas City

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Your Dayton to Kansas City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dayton to Kansas City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dayton to Kansas City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Dayton to Kansas City?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Dayton to Kansas City. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 29m and 7h 08m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dayton to Kansas City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dayton to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dayton to Kansas City range from $368 to $575, with an average of $451 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Dayton to Kansas City 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 $349 to $1,831. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dayton to Kansas City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dayton to Kansas City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $416, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

    Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dayton to Kansas City?

    Flights from Dayton to Kansas City usually depart from Dayton (DAY) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dayton to Kansas City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dayton to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 74% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dayton to Kansas City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Dayton to Kansas City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $741, a difference of $373.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 5h 24m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 08m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Dayton and Kansas City?

    Kansas City is 1 hour behind Dayton (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

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