Cheap Flights from DAY to COU: When to Fly from Dayton to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from DAY to COU are

• January 1st to February 25th
• April 2nd to April 29th
• May 21st to July 1st (except the week of June 11th)
• September 3rd to November 18th (except the weeks of September 10th, October 1st, and October 8th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DAY to COU is early to mid January. Prices can be as high as $496 for Friday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $230 for Tuesday flights around early to mid January.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Dayton, OH (DAY) to Columbia, MO (COU) will usually cost between $248 to $426 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid January with an average ticket price of $287. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $357. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $70 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $319 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DAY to COU flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DAY to COU route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DAY to COU flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dayton. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.46, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $104 (28%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $267. Return trip prices are from the COU to DAY flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DAY to COU can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 46 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DAY to COU while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DAY to COU? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Columbia Regional Airport to James M Cox/Dayton International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 434 miles or 698 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DAY to COU?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DAY to COU flight is about 1 hour 46 minutes.

How many flights go between Dayton, OH and Columbia, MO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 19 available flights from DAY to COU.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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