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$197+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SJO
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
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 October 23, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:45 pmDAY - SJO
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/47:50 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$433
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:45 pmDAY - SJO
2 stops14h 00mAvianca
Tue 10/284:15 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops24h 46mAvianca
Deal found 10/23$443
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:45 pmDAY - SJO
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:50 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:08 amDAY - SJO
1 stop13h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/56:00 amSJO - DAY
1 stop14h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 10/299:15 amDAY - SJO
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/511:28 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:05 amDAY - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Thu 11/62:15 pmSJO - DAY
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/21$534
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:50 pmDAY - SJO
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/84:15 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 11/15:19 pmDAY - SJO
2 stops20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/86:22 amSJO - DAY
1 stop11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:28 pmDAY - SJO
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/146:00 amSJO - DAY
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/3111:43 amDAY - SJO
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/72:20 pmSJO - DAY
2 stops22h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$648
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:22 amDAY - SJO
1 stop12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/76:00 amSJO - DAY
1 stop29h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:55 amDAY - SJO
1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/82:05 pmSJO - DAY
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$662

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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$385
(Avianca)

One-way from

$197
(Trip.com)

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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 October 23, 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

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

$385

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops12h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

2:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$398

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Wed 1/21

6:44 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

6:38 am-10:32 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$398

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sun 2/8

1:33 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

2:49 pm-11:32 am

1 stop19h 43m

$574

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 11/4

7:45 pm-7:45 am

2 stops13h 00m

$208

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Mon 11/3

12:48 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$247

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Tue 12/2

7:46 am-11:12 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$247

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sun 11/2

7:04 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops42h 21m

$260

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sun 11/2

7:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$292

DaytonSan José

DAY - SJO

DAYSJO

Dayton

Sun 11/2

1:59 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$292

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Deals found on 10/20

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 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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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 $153). 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 October 23, 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 October 23, 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
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 $398, United Airlines can have you in San José from Dayton in 6h 54m. 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 $563. 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 $153). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$241Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$563Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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