Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Dayton?

Flights from San José to Dayton usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Dayton?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Dayton.

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Dayton pass through?

One-stop flights from San José to Dayton most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Dayton?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 62% on the San José to Dayton route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $505 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,297, a difference of $792. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San José to Dayton?

A nonstop flight from San José to Dayton takes 0h 00m, covering 2,065 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Dayton?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San José to Dayton changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $439 to $1,396. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San José to Dayton looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Dayton are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $522, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Dayton?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 06m, compared with 8h 06m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 9h 03m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between San José and Dayton?

Dayton is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?

Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Dayton flight?

Round-trip flights from San José to Dayton range from $599 to $784, with an average of $700 over the past 12 months. Anything below $599 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Dayton?

American Airlines ($439) and United Airlines ($533) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San José to Dayton according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San José to Dayton?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the San José to Dayton route. 74% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San José to Dayton?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $681. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Dayton which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Dayton layovers at 292 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $681 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 8h 06m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Dayton

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

3:01 pm - 12:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

19h 04m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:00 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$439American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

3:01 pm - 12:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

19h 01m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

9:48 am - 8:21 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 33m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

$439American Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 8

1:25 pm - 11:53 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 1:22 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$533United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 10

1:25 pm - 11:53 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 12:15 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$533United Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 8

1:15 am - 10:19 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

20h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 1:22 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$533United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 14

1:25 pm - 11:53 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 8:39 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$533United Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 9

1:15 am - 8:16 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

18h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 6:16 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$533United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 10

1:15 am - 1:43 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

11h 28m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:13 am - 6:16 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$533United Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 10

1:25 pm - 11:53 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 6:16 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$533United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 9

1:15 am - 5:11 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

14h 56m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 6:16 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$533United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San José to Dayton

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

1:00 pm - 11:49 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

20h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 8:07 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

$827American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

1:25 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

32h 34m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 7:37 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$838United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

1:00 pm - 9:03 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

30h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:38 am - 8:07 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 29m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

$980GOL

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

1:00 pm - 12:15 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

21h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

7:00 am - 1:57 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,080GOL

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

1:00 pm - 9:03 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

30h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 1:57 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,290GOL

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

1:00 pm - 11:33 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

8h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 1:57 pmDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,570GOL

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

7:45 pm - 7:01 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

45h 16m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:48 pm - 11:45 amDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 57m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$2,219Avianca

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

7:45 pm - 7:01 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DAY Dayton

45h 16m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:48 pm - 11:45 amDAY Dayton-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 57m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$2,857Avianca

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Price, demand and travel trends for San José to Dayton flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Dayton?

Round-trip flights from San José to Dayton start at $439. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $599 to $784. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $439 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Dayton?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Dayton, it is 28% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 85% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	October
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$251

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.

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When to book flights from San José to Dayton

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Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Dayton?
Flights from San José to Dayton usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Dayton?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Dayton.
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Dayton pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Dayton most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Dayton?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 62% on the San José to Dayton route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $505 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,297, a difference of $792. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San José to Dayton?
A nonstop flight from San José to Dayton takes 0h 00m, covering 2,065 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Dayton?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from San José to Dayton changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $439 to $1,396. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Dayton looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Dayton are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $522, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Dayton?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 06m, compared with 8h 06m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 9h 03m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between San José and Dayton?
Dayton is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?
Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Dayton flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Dayton range from $599 to $784, with an average of $700 over the past 12 months. Anything below $599 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $505 - about $792 less than Thursday (61% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Dayton trip for September. Fares historically average $440 round-trip in that month - typically $1,284 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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