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$309+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Sacramento (DAY - SMF)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SMF
Feb 14 — Feb 211
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Sat 2/21
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Cheap 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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$689
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 15, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Wed 4/2210:35 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/166:03 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 5/2711:59 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/146:00 am
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops9h 51m
Delta
Thu 5/2810:40 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/146:00 am
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops9h 51m
Delta
Fri 5/295:15 pm
SMF
-
DAY
2 stops14h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 5/186:40 pm
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops16h 48m
Delta
Thu 5/2810:40 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 5/186:40 pm
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops16h 48m
Delta
Tue 5/267:18 pm
SMF
-
DAY
2 stops12h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/163:45 pm
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop9h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2710:25 am
SMF
-
DAY
2 stops9h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/156:40 pm
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops16h 48m
Delta
Thu 5/2810:40 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/156:40 pm
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops16h 48m
Delta
Wed 5/277:18 pm
SMF
-
DAY
2 stops12h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/1511:05 am
DAY
-
SMF
1 stop10h 30m
Delta
Fri 5/2910:40 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop8h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$392

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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Depart

Return

Price

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

10:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop9h 10m

$309

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Mon 2/9

2:37 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/16

7:46 pm-10:55 am

2 stops12h 09m

$339

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sun 2/1

2:52 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$397

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Fri 1/30

2:04 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$397

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Mon 2/16

2:39 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

12:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$467

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Mon 2/16

2:39 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

10:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 35m

$479

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Mon 1/19

3:29 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/26

10:29 pm-10:38 am

1 stop9h 09m

$484

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sun 1/18

2:52 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$485

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sun 1/18

4:26 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops26h 09m

$796

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Deals found on 1/12

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Sacramento (average of $140). Flying from Dayton to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 January 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8,048 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,163 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7.2
Good
11,129 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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 $309, Delta can have you in Sacramento from Dayton in 8h 04m. Dayton and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 1984 mi.

  • 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 37% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Sacramento (average of $140). Flying from Dayton to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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