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Cheapest round-trip
$311
Typical prices: $310-$421
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/23Fri 10/26
IAH - DAY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$119
Typical prices: $263-$378
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/13
IAH - DAY • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Houston and Dayton. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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IAH - DAY
Cheapest • 11% average savings
HOU - DAY
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January
Cheapest • 29% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $391 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 5h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Dayton

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Dayton

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:14 am - 8:24 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
11h 10m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:04 pm - 2:44 pmDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
18h 40m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$311Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:14 am - 8:24 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
11h 10m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:04 pm - 10:31 pmDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
26h 27m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$316Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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11:07 am - 6:51 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:40 pm - 6:03 pmDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$317American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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5:23 pm - 12:26 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
6h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:36 pm - 5:40 pmDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$323American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 17
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11:00 am - 6:39 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:36 pm - 8:29 pmDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$323American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:09 am - 2:40 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-DAY Dayton
7h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:27 pm - 11:03 pmDAY  Dayton-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$343Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:09 am - 2:40 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-DAY Dayton
7h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:23 am - 4:32 pmDAY  Dayton-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$343Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:21 am - 1:43 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:55 pm - 8:17 pmDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$397United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 4
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4:22 pm - 8:24 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
27h 02m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:37 pm - 8:52 amDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
21h 15m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
$412Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
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8:21 am - 5:10 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DAY Dayton
7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 11:41 amDAY  Dayton-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$417United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Dayton flights

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Dayton, it is 21% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Dayton at $258 round-trip.
  • July ($488) and March ($472) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 89% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Houston to Dayton flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$119
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Dayton

When to book flights from Houston to Dayton

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

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Houston to Dayton may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Dayton (DAY).

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

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

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Houston to Dayton route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $289 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $408: a $119 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Houston to Dayton?

    A nonstop flight from Houston to Dayton takes 0h 00m, covering 942 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Dayton?

    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 Houston to Dayton 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 $311 to $1,226. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Houston to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $266, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 19m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 45m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Houston and Dayton?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?

    Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Avis

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

    Round-trip flights from Houston to Dayton range from $310 to $421, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Houston to Dayton flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $289 - about $119 less than Friday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston to Dayton trip for January. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $230 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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