How long is the flight from Sacramento to Dayton?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Sacramento to Dayton in just under 9h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 47m. Sacramento and Dayton are separated by a distance of 1984 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 $288 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $288. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Dayton for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

When flying from Sacramento to Dayton, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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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 December 28, 2025.

Wed 12/3111:35 pmSMF - DAY

2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:45 amDAY - SMF

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$424

Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - DAY

2 stops12h 02mDelta

Sat 1/36:05 amDAY - SMF

2 stops13h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$429

Wed 12/3111:35 pmSMF - DAY

2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:28 amDAY - SMF

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$443

Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - DAY

2 stops12h 02mDelta

Sun 1/44:00 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop10h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$509

Best flights from Sacramento to Dayton
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Dayton that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Wed 2/187:00 amSMF - DAY

1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/262:57 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$309

Sat 1/1710:29 pmSMF - DAY

1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/16:14 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$309

Wed 3/257:50 pmSMF - DAY

2 stops11h 56mDelta

Wed 4/12:35 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop10h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$314

Fri 2/207:46 pmSMF - DAY

2 stops12h 09mDelta

Mon 2/2311:42 amDAY - SMF

2 stops12h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$319

Wed 3/257:00 amSMF - DAY

2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/14:17 pmDAY - SMF

2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$359

Fri 2/2010:45 amSMF - DAY

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/282:57 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$376

Fri 2/207:00 amSMF - DAY

2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/2812:06 pmDAY - SMF

2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$359

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Dayton. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/3111:35 pmSMF - DAY

2 stops10h 43mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/38:45 amDAY - SMF

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$424

Wed 12/316:00 amSMF - DAY

2 stops12h 02mDelta

Sat 1/36:05 amDAY - SMF

2 stops13h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$429

Mon 1/1210:29 pmSMF - DAY

1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:14 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$417

Mon 1/127:30 amSMF - DAY

2 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1910:24 amDAY - SMF

2 stops14h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$434

Thu 1/157:30 amSMF - DAY

2 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/188:30 amDAY - SMF

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$314

Sat 1/1710:29 pmSMF - DAY

1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/16:14 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$309

Sat 1/177:15 amSMF - DAY

2 stops13h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/19:05 amDAY - SMF

2 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$409

Wed 1/2110:50 amSMF - DAY

1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/242:52 pmDAY - SMF

1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$399

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$309 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$567

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Dayton

Thu 2/26

2:57 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$309

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/17

10:29 pm-10:38 am

1 stop9h 09m

Dayton

Sun 2/1

6:14 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$309

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

7:50 pm-10:46 am

2 stops11h 56m

Dayton

Wed 4/1

2:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$314

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

7:46 pm-10:55 am

2 stops12h 09m

Dayton

Mon 2/23

11:42 am-8:58 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$319

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-9:16 pm

2 stops11h 16m

Dayton

Wed 4/1

4:17 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$359

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-9:14 pm

2 stops11h 14m

Dayton

Sat 2/28

12:06 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$359

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

10:45 am-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Dayton

Sat 2/28

2:57 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$376

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Deals found on 12/26

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton (average of $136). Flying from Sacramento to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Sacramento to Dayton. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,073 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Dayton?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Sacramento to Dayton in just under 9h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 47m. Sacramento and Dayton are separated by a distance of 1984 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 $288 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $288. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Dayton for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton (average of $136). Flying from Sacramento to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Dayton

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

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