Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Dayton?

Flights from St. Louis to Dayton usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Dayton?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Dayton.

Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Dayton pass through?

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Dayton most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 85% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Dayton?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from St. Louis to Dayton. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $569, a difference of $251. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from St. Louis to Dayton?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from St. Louis to Dayton. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 33m and 6h 56m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 $319 to $1,021. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from St. Louis to Dayton looking right now?

One-way fares from St. Louis to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $335, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 4h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 6h 56m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Dayton?

Dayton is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (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 averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Thrifty • Alamo • Hertz • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Dayton flight?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Dayton range from $288 to $427, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Dayton?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Dayton typically range from $288 to $427. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from St. Louis to Dayton?

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

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Dayton?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the St. Louis to Dayton route. 85% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Dayton?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $360. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from St. Louis to Dayton which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Dayton layovers at 3h 01m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

5:00 am - 10:58 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:15 am - 12:22 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

5:49 pm - 10:52 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:36 pm - 11:57 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 28

7:15 pm - 12:24 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:58 pm - 11:55 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$319Delta

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Dec 25

4:32 pm - 11:29 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

5h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:24 am - 1:22 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 31

4:32 pm - 11:29 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

5h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:27 am - 8:29 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23

11:24 am - 6:01 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

5h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:31 pm - 10:14 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

11:14 am - 6:01 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:31 pm - 10:14 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$320American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

12:29 pm - 5:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:25 pm - 8:09 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$349Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

5:01 am - 11:47 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:36 pm - 10:15 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

5:00 am - 10:58 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 8:55 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$406United Airlines

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Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

8:30 am - 1:27 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

3h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:07 pm - 9:40 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 2

6:00 am - 1:27 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:07 pm - 9:40 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$767United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

5:00 am - 10:58 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:50 pm - 11:24 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 34m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$777United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

8:30 am - 1:27 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

3h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 8:55 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$792United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

2:54 pm - 11:26 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

7h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:19 pm - 11:33 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$817American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 2

7:30 am - 1:27 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:39 am - 7:23 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,049United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

5:00 am - 2:15 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

8h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:10 am - 12:10 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,060United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

6:50 pm - 11:38 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

3h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:39 am - 7:23 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,085United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

9:59 am - 8:49 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

9h 50m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 2:13 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,454United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

8:30 am - 8:49 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

11h 19m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 2:13 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

9h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,486United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Dayton departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Dayton?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Dayton.
How long is a flight from St. Louis to Dayton?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from St. Louis to Dayton. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 33m and 6h 56m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Dayton flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Dayton range from $288 to $427, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from St. Louis 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 $319 to $1,021. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. Louis to Dayton looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $335, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?
Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Dayton?
Flights from St. Louis to Dayton usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).
Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Dayton pass through?
One-stop flights from St. Louis to Dayton most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Dayton?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from St. Louis to Dayton. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $569, a difference of $251.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Dayton?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 4h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 6h 56m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between St. Louis and Dayton?
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $318, about $251 less than Monday fares (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Dayton trip for March. Fares historically average $273 round-trip in that month - typically $482 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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