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$219+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Sacramento (DAY - SMF)

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Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/182:50 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2111:59 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/184:11 pm
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops9h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2111:48 am
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 6/56:05 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 6/811:39 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/235:46 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2610:06 am
SMF
-
DAY
2 stops10h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/285:42 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 6/111:10 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop9h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/56:05 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 6/711:39 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/67:15 am
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 8/911:39 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$442
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/284:11 pm
DAY
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SMF
2 stops10h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/210:38 am
SMF
-
DAY
2 stops8h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/162:50 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2811:59 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/286:00 pm
DAY
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SMF
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 5/212:55 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$469

Find flight deals from Dayton to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$504
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Sacramento 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sat 4/18

2:50 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

11:59 pm-10:57 am

1 stop7h 58m

$369

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Thu 8/6

7:15 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/9

11:39 pm-11:04 am

1 stop8h 25m

$442

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Tue 4/28

4:11 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

10:38 am-10:29 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$449

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Wed 5/6

2:09 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/9

7:51 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$449
Quickest round-trip

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Tue 4/28

6:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

12:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$469

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Wed 5/6

6:25 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/7

12:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$502

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Thu 5/28

12:03 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

10:33 am-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$519

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Tue 4/7

6:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/16

7:38 am-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$524
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sat 5/30

6:05 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$219

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sat 4/11

7:15 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 38m

$260

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Deals found on 3/18

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Sacramento

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 Dayton to Sacramento in March.
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 Dayton-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Sacramento 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 Dayton-Sacramento 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 Dayton to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Dayton with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Sacramento

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Sacramento (average of $151). Flying from Dayton to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated March 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Dayton to Sacramento. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,460 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Sacramento. 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 Dayton to Sacramento?

    For as low as $369, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Dayton in 9h 04m. Dayton and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 1984 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dayton to Sacramento round-trip from $288. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $288, and Delta, from $296. You may be able to fly from Dayton to Sacramento for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Sacramento 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 Dayton to Sacramento?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Sacramento (average of $151). Flying from Dayton to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Dayton to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Sacramento. 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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