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$242+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SJO
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/39:32 amDAY - SJO
1 stop13h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amSJO - DAY
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/181:11 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2612:34 amSJO - DAY
1 stop17h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/186:28 amDAY - SJO
2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2712:35 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops23h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$786
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:50 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop9h 00mAvianca
Wed 12/314:30 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops25h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/23$986
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/256:00 amDAY - SJO
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/96:38 amSJO - DAY
1 stop14h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,004
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/249:10 amDAY - SJO
1 stop12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amSJO - DAY
1 stop14h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,043

Cheap 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 November 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$352
(Delta)

One-way from

$242
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$580
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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 November 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to San José that are best for you.

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Dayton

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San José

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Depart

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Price

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

2:37 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-11:16 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$352

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 5/2

2:44 pm-7:40 am

2 stops18h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

4:20 pm-9:47 am

2 stops15h 27m

$354

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Thu 1/8

2:52 pm-3:50 am

1 stop13h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

5:10 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$360

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Thu 1/8

10:16 am-7:44 pm

2 stops10h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

2:54 pm-10:38 am

2 stops18h 44m

$381

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 5/2

8:12 pm-11:10 am

2 stops16h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

2:35 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop23h 38m

$393

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

9:50 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

5:10 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$408

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sat 5/2

8:12 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

2:25 pm-12:53 pm

2 stops20h 28m

$494

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 12/2

2:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$242

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 12/2

9:20 am-7:53 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$297

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 12/2

11:19 am-3:50 pm

3 stops29h 31m

$725

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Deals found on 11/25

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dayton-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Dayton with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to San José

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San José (average of $149). Flying from Dayton to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAY to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 25, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Dayton to San José by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 November 25, 2025.
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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 $352, Delta can have you in San José from Dayton in 8h 38m. The distance from Dayton to San José is about 2065 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 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 $516. Delta is 66% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San José (average of $149). Flying from Dayton to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 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 November 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$241Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$527Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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