San José

$285+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to San José (SJO)

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SJO
Aug 1 — Aug 81
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to San José

Cheapest flights from Dayton to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/196:23 pm
DAY
-
SJO
1 stop21h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 9/242:57 pm
SJO
-
DAY
2 stops18h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/296:00 am
DAY
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SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Fri 10/91:23 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/296:00 am
DAY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Mon 10/51:19 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 8/216:03 am
DAY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Fri 8/281:29 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/267:35 pm
DAY
-
SJO
1 stop17h 47m
American Airlines
Thu 12/33:38 pm
SJO
-
DAY
2 stops18h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$555
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/17:00 am
DAY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 10/71:00 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/186:00 am
DAY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Thu 9/241:19 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$595
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/296:00 am
DAY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Thu 10/81:23 pm
SJO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$608
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:32 pm
DAY
-
SJO
2 stops20h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 8/192:56 pm
SJO
-
DAY
2 stops18h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/27$620

Find flight deals from Dayton to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to San José (SJO). 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 July 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$523
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$285
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$830
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dayton-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Dayton-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Dayton to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Dayton to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to San José 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 July 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to San José that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Thu 11/26

8:11 am-8:55 pm

2 stops13h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-8:34 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$555

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Fri 8/21

7:55 am-7:53 pm

2 stops13h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

1:29 pm-10:56 am

2 stops19h 27m

$555

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 8/12

12:47 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop25h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/19

2:56 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$628

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 9/16

7:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/25

7:55 am-10:57 am

2 stops25h 02m

$631

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 9/16

7:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/26

1:25 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$671

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 10/24

11:32 am-10:25 am

2 stops24h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

1:25 pm-11:03 am

2 stops19h 38m

$675
Cheapest one-way

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 8/3

5:51 pm-11:50 am

2 stops19h 59m

$285

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 8/3

7:43 pm-11:45 am

3 stops18h 02m

$373
Quickest one-way

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 7/14

7:43 pm-8:30 am

2 stops14h 47m

$378

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 7/14

7:43 pm-11:45 am

3 stops42h 02m

$422

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Deals found on 7/1

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to San José

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 San José in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-San José 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-San José 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 San José

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Estimated round-trip price
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated July 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Dayton to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $555, American Airlines can have you in San José from Dayton in 13h 44m. The distance from Dayton to San José is about 2065 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $241, Delta will fly you from Dayton to San José and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $399. Delta is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to San José?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Dayton to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to San José. 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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$241Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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