Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Dayton?

Flights from Minneapolis to Dayton usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Dayton: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Dayton pass through?

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Dayton most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 95% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Minneapolis to Dayton. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $790, a difference of $471. 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 Minneapolis to Dayton?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to Dayton. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 41m and 6h 21m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 $327 to $1,465. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Dayton looking right now?

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $284, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 5h 53m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Dayton?

Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (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 Minneapolis to Dayton flight?

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Dayton range from $307 to $437, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $307 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Dayton typically range from $307 to $437. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $327, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 115% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton?

•April and May are the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton at $338 round-trip. •October ($505) and March ($436) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton?

American Airlines ($327) and Delta ($327) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Dayton according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Dayton?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Minneapolis to Dayton route. 95% 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 Minneapolis to Dayton?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $294. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Minneapolis to Dayton which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Minneapolis to Dayton layovers at 3h 03m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 5

6:21 pm - 11:29 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

4h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:33 am - 3:03 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$327American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25

4:28 pm - 11:06 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

5h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:44 pm - 12:43 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$327Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

6:31 pm - 11:29 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

3h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:16 am - 10:27 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

5:18 am - 11:46 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:40 am - 1:30 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

2:51 pm - 11:08 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

7h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:54 pm - 12:46 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

10:15 am - 5:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:22 pm - 10:05 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22

2:03 pm - 9:53 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:40 am - 1:30 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$354American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Thu, Dec 31

5:32 pm - 11:29 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:27 am - 8:28 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$368American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

11:36 am - 7:13 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 37m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:26 pm - 5:39 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$369United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

6:00 am - 10:58 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

3h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 8:33 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$369United Airlines

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Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

8:55 am - 3:40 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

5h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:47 pm - 12:38 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$413Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

1:12 pm - 8:49 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:10 am - 10:23 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$413United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

1:12 pm - 8:49 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 8:33 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8

6:00 am - 10:47 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

3h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 8:33 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

2:09 pm - 9:53 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:45 am - 2:50 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 05m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$440American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

1:12 pm - 8:49 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 8:33 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$499United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

6:20 am - 1:13 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

29h 53m1 stop Orlando

2:38 pm - 10:08 amDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

20h 30m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$620Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

2:33 pm - 8:25 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

16h 52m2 stops Denver Intl Tampa

2:38 pm - 4:03 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

26h 25m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$658Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8

2:09 pm - 9:53 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:27 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 27m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

$702American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

10:57 am - 8:05 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-DAY Dayton

8h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 1:27 pmDAY Dayton-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 27m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Dayton departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 115% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Dayton, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April and May are the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Dayton at $338 round-trip.
•October ($505) and March ($436) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Dayton?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Dayton:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Dayton?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to Dayton. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 41m and 6h 21m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Dayton flight?
Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Dayton range from $307 to $437, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $307 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Minneapolis 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 $327 to $1,465. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Dayton looking right now?
One-way fares from Minneapolis to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $284, which is 24% 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 Minneapolis to Dayton?
Flights from Minneapolis to Dayton usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Dayton pass through?
One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Dayton most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Dayton?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Minneapolis to Dayton. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $790, a difference of $471.

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 Minneapolis to Dayton?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 5h 53m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Dayton?
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (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 Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $319, about $471 less than Sunday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Dayton trip for April. Fares historically average $338 round-trip in that month - typically $167 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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