Cheap Flights from Dayton to Columbus
Cheap Flights from Dayton to Columbus
Looking for cheap flights from Dayton to Columbus? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Dayton to Columbus vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 19,300 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Dayton to Columbus for specific travel dates.
2026-11-28
DAY - CMH
Business | 1 Stop
From 19,300 Pts + $5.6
Dayton to Columbus flight facts
Distance
71 mi
114 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Columbus is in the same time zone as Dayton.
Airports in Dayton
DAY · James M Cox Dayton Intl
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cincinnati - Columbus · Cincinnati is 64 mi from Dayton
Flights Detroit - Columbus · Detroit is 166 mi from Dayton
Premium cabin flights from Dayton to Columbus
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
DAY - CMH
Business | 1 Stop
From 19,300 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Columbus, OH (USA)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $159
Columbus, OH (USA)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
From Pts or $197
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Dayton to Columbus depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Dayton to Columbus.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Dayton to Columbus.
Dayton and Columbus are about 71 miles (114 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 71-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Columbus is in the same time zone as Dayton.
Departures from Dayton: James M Cox Dayton Intl (DAY). Arrivals in Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Columbus, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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