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$210+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Dayton (SNA - 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DAY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Dayton

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 January 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2712:04 pm
SNA
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DAY
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Mon 3/92:35 pm
DAY
-
SNA
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2712:04 pm
SNA
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DAY
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Sun 3/12:37 pm
DAY
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SNA
1 stop10h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 1/3112:59 pm
SNA
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DAY
1 stop7h 18m
Delta
Sun 2/12:37 pm
DAY
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SNA
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$512
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 1/296:45 am
SNA
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DAY
1 stop8h 13m
Delta
Sat 1/3111:37 am
DAY
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SNA
2 stops11h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 1/296:45 am
SNA
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DAY
1 stop8h 13m
Delta
Sun 2/12:37 pm
DAY
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SNA
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/31:17 pm
SNA
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DAY
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 2/77:00 am
DAY
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SNA
2 stops13h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$544

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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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(Delta)

One-way from

$210
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$438
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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 January 29, 2026.
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Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

12:04 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Dayton

Mon 3/9

2:35 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$364

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

12:04 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Dayton

Sun 3/1

2:37 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$434

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/5

1:08 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Dayton

Sat 7/4

9:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$579

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

9:00 am-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 43m

Dayton

Mon 3/9

2:07 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$635

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

7:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Dayton

Mon 2/16

5:35 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$658

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

7:15 am-10:14 pm

2 stops11h 59m

Dayton

Mon 2/16

5:49 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$734

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/5

8:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops11h 40m

Dayton

Sat 7/4

11:45 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$746

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/4

3:24 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop17h 47m

Dayton

Sat 4/11

4:17 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$757

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

6:45 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Dayton

Sun 3/1

12:41 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$780

Santa AnaDayton

SNA - DAY

SNADAY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

12:04 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$210

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Dayton in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Santa Ana, California-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Ana, California-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Dayton

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Dayton (average of $103). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 January 29, 2026.
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
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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, California to Dayton?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Dayton in just under 6h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 10m. There are 1897 mi between Santa Ana, California and Dayton. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($294) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Ana, California to Dayton. American Airlines is 41% 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, California to Dayton?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Dayton (average of $103). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Dayton in January is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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