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Cheapest round-trip
$414
Typical prices: $403-$615
United Airlines
Sat 10/13Sat 12/8
SNA - DAY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$231
Typical prices: $249-$444
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/29
SNA - DAY • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Dayton. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 23% price drop
September
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $481 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Dayton (SNA-DAY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Dayton

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Dec 8
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2:26 pm - 11:58 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:37 am - 1:01 pmDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
$414United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Dec 8
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9:00 pm - 9:47 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
9h 47m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:37 am - 1:01 pmDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
$419United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
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2:26 pm - 11:57 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:32 am - 6:41 pmDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$449United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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2:22 pm - 11:38 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:30 am - 11:37 amDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$499United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:26 pm - 11:34 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:40 am - 1:45 pmDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$616American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
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9:55 am - 11:34 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
10h 39m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:40 am - 1:45 pmDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$652American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
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9:55 am - 11:34 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
10h 39m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:40 am - 3:39 pmDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$779American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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6:48 am - 9:53 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
12h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:24 am - 10:26 pmDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
14h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland
$823Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:45 am - 5:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
8h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:48 amDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$829Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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7:13 pm - 10:39 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DAY Dayton
12h 26m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:48 amDAY  Dayton-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$834Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Dayton flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Dayton?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Dayton typically range from $403 to $615. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $414, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Dayton?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Dayton. It’s 35% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 77% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Dayton?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Dayton at $403 round-trip.
•April ($985) and May ($931) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 144% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Santa Ana to Dayton flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$231
Beat the crowds with an average 57% drop in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Dayton

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Dayton

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Dayton based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Ana to Dayton flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Dayton?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Ana to Dayton.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Dayton?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Dayton takes 00m, covering 1,897 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to Dayton?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Dayton flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Dayton range from $403 to $615, with an average of $525 over the past 12 months. Anything below $403 counts as a good deal.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Dayton looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Dayton are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $339, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Dayton?

    Flights from Santa Ana to Dayton usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Dayton pass through?

    One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Dayton most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Dayton?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Santa Ana to Dayton. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $931, a difference of $588.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Dayton?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 7h 10m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Dayton?

    Dayton is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Dayton flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $343, about $588 less than Sunday fares (63% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Dayton trip for December. Fares historically average $403 round-trip in that month - typically $582 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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