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 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 St. Louis to Dayton?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the St. Louis to Dayton route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $569, a difference of $277. 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 29m 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 $1,011. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $371, which is 20% above 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 29m, 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 starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • 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.

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

United Airlines ($319) and American Airlines ($329) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Dayton according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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 177 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

10:14 am - 6:02 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

6h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:51 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$299Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

5:00 am - 12:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

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6:30 pm - 12:19 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$314American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

6:55 pm - 11:29 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

3h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 10:57 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

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11:32 am - 3:43 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

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5:00 am - 12:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

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6:30 pm - 12:19 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

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$329American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

5:35 pm - 11:16 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:09 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$334Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

9:04 am - 1:43 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

3h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:58 pm - 9:21 pmDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

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Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

11:31 am - 6:00 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

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6:30 pm - 12:19 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

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$374American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

11:31 am - 5:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

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6:30 am - 10:51 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

5:35 pm - 11:16 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-DAY Dayton

4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:51 amDAY Dayton-STL Lambert-St Louis

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

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Dayton start at $319. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $288 to $427. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on United Airlines.

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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

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 St. Louis to Dayton?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the St. Louis to Dayton route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $569, a difference of $277. 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 29m 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 $1,011. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $371, which is 20% above 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 29m, 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 starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• 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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $292 - about $277 less than Monday (49% 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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