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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Dayton from $98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Dayton departing on 9/17. 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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5:56 am - 1:33 pmDSM-DAY
6h 37m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:15 amDAY-DSM
5h 15m1 stop
$245Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 6
4:20 pm - 9:47 pmDSM-DAY
4h 27m1 stop
7:06 am - 9:19 amDAY-DSM
3h 13m1 stop
$295American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 8
4:20 pm - 9:47 pmDSM-DAY
4h 27m1 stop
8:13 am - 2:33 pmDAY-DSM
7h 20m2 stops
$298American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 8
9:54 am - 9:07 pmDSM-DAY
10h 13m2 stops
6:22 pm - 11:17 pmDAY-DSM
5h 55m1 stop
$322American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 6
6:54 am - 1:00 pmDSM-DAY
5h 06m1 stop
8:40 am - 11:37 amDAY-DSM
3h 57m1 stop
$332American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 7
6:37 pm - 11:30 pmDSM-DAY
3h 53m1 stop
7:27 am - 10:27 amDAY-DSM
4h 00m1 stop
$508United Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
6:04 am - 11:30 pmDSM-DAY
16h 26m2 stops
7:27 am - 10:27 amDAY-DSM
4h 00m1 stop
$612United Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
8:00 am - 12:59 pmDSM-DAY
3h 59m1 stop
7:20 am - 10:28 amDAY-DSM
4h 08m1 stop
$708United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 4
6:00 am - 11:30 pmDSM-DAY
16h 30m2 stops
7:20 am - 10:28 amDAY-DSM
4h 08m1 stop
$929United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 4
6:30 am - 6:08 pmDSM-DAY
10h 38m2 stops
12:00 pm - 9:15 pmDAY-DSM
10h 15m2 stops
$1,765Delta
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Thu, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 4

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 Fridays 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 $245 on Delta, followed by American Airlines ($295). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $98 on American Airlines and from $183 on Delta.

Good to know

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$98
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 $98 for a one-way ticket and $245 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Dayton, with SkyTeam 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 11027 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.7Food
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Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

6.0 GoodBrian, May 2024HNL - LAX
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Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

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

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Use planes with TVs on flights over 4 hours. The free entertainment was a cheap in between solution for a very long flight that you don't even bother providing meals or decent snacks.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

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.

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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.
9/17Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 27mDSM-DAY
$98
9/16Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 22mDSM-DAY
$178
5/23Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 27mDSM-DAY
$183
9/17Tue
2 stopsDelta
10h 32mDSM-DAY
$208
5/22Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 27mDSM-DAY
$219
7/7Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 54mDSM-DAY
$222
5/16Thu
1 stopDelta
4h 44mDSM-DAY
$238
5/15Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 00mDSM-DAY
$273
9/16Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 05mDSM-DAY
$323
5/17Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 12mDSM-DAY
$436

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