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$289+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Dayton (SMF - DAY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DAY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Dayton (DAY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$563
From Sacramento Intl to Dayton
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2211:55 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/251:49 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1212:16 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Tue 8/196:00 amDAY - SMF
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/10$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/142:11 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/186:00 amDAY - SMF
2 stops10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:51 pmSMF - DAY
2 stops12h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/3012:02 pmDAY - SMF
2 stops12h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$532

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SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

11:55 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Dayton

Mon 8/25

1:49 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$289

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

12:16 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Dayton

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$302

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/14

2:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Dayton

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$343

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/2

7:51 pm-11:32 am

2 stops12h 41m

Dayton

Tue 9/30

12:02 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$532

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/2

8:35 pm-11:14 am

2 stops11h 39m

$294

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/27

1:09 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 50m

$314

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/2

7:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$529

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Sacramento to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Sacramento to Dayton, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Dayton by month

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dayton ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Dayton when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Dayton by month

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dayton, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dayton. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Dayton round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Dayton is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $302 and $343 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Dayton for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Dayton one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $294 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $314 and Delta from $529 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Dayton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Sacramento to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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