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$269+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Santa Ana, CA (DAY - SNA)

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SNA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:39 pm
DAY
-
SNA
1 stop10h 43m
Delta
Tue 3/1011:56 am
SNA
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DAY
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/245:49 pm
DAY
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SNA
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 3/310:51 am
SNA
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DAY
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/279:00 am
DAY
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SNA
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 10/316:28 pm
SNA
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DAY
2 stops13h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:32 pm
DAY
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SNA
1 stop9h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 5/106:27 pm
SNA
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DAY
2 stops12h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:47 pm
DAY
-
SNA
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 2/142:22 pm
SNA
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DAY
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/142:10 pm
DAY
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SNA
2 stops10h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 3/122:22 pm
SNA
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DAY
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$454

Find flight deals from Dayton to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$334
(Delta)

One-way from

$269
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$465
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Santa Ana 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Dayton

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Santa Ana

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Price

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Tue 2/24

5:49 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

10:51 am-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$399

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Fri 3/6

2:39 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

9:59 am-10:48 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$409

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Wed 5/6

3:32 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/10

6:27 pm-9:53 am

2 stops12h 26m

$429

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Tue 2/10

5:47 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

2:22 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$449

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Sat 2/14

2:10 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

2:22 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$454

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Fri 5/1

7:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

10:45 am-8:07 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$462

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Fri 5/1

6:35 pm-10:25 am

2 stops18h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

2:34 pm-11:59 am

2 stops18h 25m

$505

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Fri 4/3

4:17 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$269

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Fri 5/22

1:43 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$289

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Tue 6/9

11:39 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$314

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Santa Ana

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Santa Ana, California (average of $109). Flying from Dayton to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dayton to Santa Ana, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Dayton to Santa Ana have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana, California?

    Departing from Dayton to Santa Ana, California will take you 7h 41m. The distance between Dayton and Santa Ana, California is about 1897 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 Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, American Airlines will fly you from Dayton to Santa Ana, California and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $294. American Airlines is 38% 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 Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Santa Ana?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Santa Ana, California (average of $109). Flying from Dayton to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Santa Ana. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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