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$289+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Dayton (SNA - 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DAY
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 September 15, 2025.

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$289
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$560
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Dayton
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sat 10/411:42 amSNA - DAY
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:18 pmDAY - SNA
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 12/1111:41 amSNA - DAY
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amDAY - SNA
2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/236:45 amSNA - DAY
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Wed 10/16:00 amDAY - SNA
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/13$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/2312:13 pmSNA - DAY
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Tue 9/301:16 pmDAY - SNA
2 stops12h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/13$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:40 amSNA - DAY
2 stops12h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/111:38 pmDAY - SNA
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/1612:13 pmSNA - DAY
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Tue 9/301:16 pmDAY - SNA
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/13$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/1612:13 pmSNA - DAY
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Sat 9/274:36 pmDAY - SNA
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/13$407

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Dayton that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/4

12:47 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Dayton

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

$289

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/11

12:28 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops7h 41m

Dayton

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-11:56 am

2 stops8h 56m

$324

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

11:10 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Dayton

Mon 12/15

5:53 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$379

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

11:55 am-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Dayton

Sat 2/21

1:57 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$379

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

6:45 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$295

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

11:32 am-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$349

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/10

7:20 pm-11:55 am

2 stops13h 35m

$354

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/27

1:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$369

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

12:13 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$412

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/20

11:30 am-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$412

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Dayton

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Santa Ana to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Dayton, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,931 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Dayton?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Santa Ana to Dayton in about 7h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Santa Ana and Dayton are separated by a distance of 1897 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Ana to Dayton. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Dayton?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Santa Ana to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 Santa Ana to Dayton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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