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$272+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Dayton (SMF - DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Dayton

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 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/126:45 amSMF - DAY
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/172:50 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/127:05 pmSMF - DAY
2 stops12h 25mDelta
Wed 12/176:00 amDAY - SMF
2 stops9h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/2$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/1310:35 amSMF - DAY
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:51 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/2711:35 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:50 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop29h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/132:03 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/12:51 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/1811:08 amSMF - DAY
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:40 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/1912:23 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 12/246:05 amDAY - SMF
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/4$604
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/137:44 pmSMF - DAY
2 stops13h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/311:11 pmDAY - SMF
2 stops13h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$608
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/206:53 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop24h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/72:52 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sun 12/2811:59 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/52:51 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$619

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Delta)

One-way from

$272
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$663
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Dayton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Dayton that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Dayton

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Depart

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Price

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

5:30 pm-10:46 am

2 stops14h 16m

Dayton

Wed 4/1

2:50 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$338

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

11:35 am-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Dayton

Sat 1/10

6:14 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$379

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Dayton

Sat 1/10

2:04 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$384

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

8:00 am-10:03 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Dayton

Thu 4/2

10:45 am-8:50 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$389

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

8:00 am-10:03 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Dayton

Wed 4/1

2:44 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$419

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

11:10 am-10:39 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$272

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/18

11:35 pm-10:03 am

1 stop7h 28m

$314

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

12:30 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$369

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/2

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Dayton

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Dayton in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton (average of $122). Flying from Sacramento to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Dayton?

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 December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Dayton?

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Dayton in just under 7h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 13m. 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. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $288 and $296 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Dayton for 37% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Dayton (average of $122). Flying from Sacramento to Dayton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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