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Cheapest round-trip
$301
Typical prices: $268-$466
American Airlines
Sat 12/1Sat 12/8
RIC - DAY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$239
Typical prices: $222-$283
Delta
Mon 10/15
RIC - DAY • 1 stop
When to travel
November
Cheapest • 21% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $308 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 3h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Dayton (RIC-DAY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Dayton

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
7:19 am - 11:46 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 4:53 pmDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$301American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 10:02 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
7h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:24 am - 4:09 pmDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$301Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:38 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
4h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:24 am - 4:09 pmDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$301Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:38 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
4h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:44 pm - 11:24 pmDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$301Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 10:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
3h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 6:37 pmDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
$306American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 12:26 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:06 amDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 6:39 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 11:59 amDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$349American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:04 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:33 am - 5:07 pmDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$380United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:04 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:02 amDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$380United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:04 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-DAY Dayton
3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 12:34 amDAY  Dayton-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$380United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Dayton flights

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Dayton start at $301. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $268 to $466. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $301 on American Airlines.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Dayton, it is 25% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 21% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Dayton at $258 round-trip.
•July ($558) and May ($553) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Richmond to Dayton flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$239
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Dayton

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Dayton?

    Flights from Richmond to Dayton usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).

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

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

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Richmond to Dayton route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $248 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $397: a $149 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Dayton?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Richmond to Dayton. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 41m and 5h 04m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $301 to $2,116. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Richmond to Dayton are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $416, which is 67% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 4h 04m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 4h 24m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • 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 Richmond to Dayton flight?

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Dayton range from $268 to $466, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $268 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Richmond 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 Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $248 - about $149 less than Thursday (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Dayton trip for November. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $300 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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