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$141+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to California

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — LAX
out 16 — out 231
qui 10/16
qui 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dayton to California flight deals. Data was last updated setembro 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$141
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$403
From Dayton to California
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on setembro 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
seg 11/246:00 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
ter 12/26:20 amSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sáb 10/255:55 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
sáb 11/18:45 amSMF - DAY
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
ter 10/711:42 amDAY - LAS
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
sáb 10/1812:00 pmLAS - DAY
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sex 10/241:29 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop9h 50mDelta
dom 10/2610:30 pmSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/15$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
qua 10/291:29 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop7h 55mDelta
ter 11/1110:55 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 9/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sáb 12/135:30 pmDAY - SNA
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
qua 12/177:35 amSNA - DAY
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
ter 10/73:17 pmDAY - ONT
1 stop10h 05mDelta
seg 10/2710:00 pmONT - DAY
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/14$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qua 10/296:42 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
qua 11/56:19 amSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
qua 11/53:17 pmDAY - ONT
1 stop10h 05mDelta
ter 11/114:49 pmONT - DAY
2 stops14h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/16$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 10/310:20 amDAY - LAS
1 stop25h 51mMultiple Airlines
ter 10/78:10 pmLAS - DAY
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
qui 10/3011:09 amDAY - SMF
2 stops14h 37mDelta
seg 11/35:40 pmSMF - DAY
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/14$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sex 10/177:22 amDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
qua 10/227:04 amSFO - DAY
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to California 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 setembro 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Dayton

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

sáb 10/25

5:55 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Sacramento Intl

sáb 11/1

8:45 am-8:19 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$289

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

qui 12/11

2:55 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb 12/13

11:15 pm-10:34 am

1 stop8h 19m

$289

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

seg 1/26

1:55 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Diego

sáb 1/31

6:23 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$289

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

sex 3/13

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

seg 3/16

12:30 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 33m

$289

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

ter 12/9

11:19 am-5:22 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

seg 12/15

11:38 pm-10:34 am

1 stop7h 56m

$289

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

ter 11/11

1:59 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Los Angeles

seg 11/17

12:59 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

$289

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

sex 10/24

1:29 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Diego

dom 10/26

10:30 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

$289

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

qui 10/30

11:43 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Los Angeles

seg 11/3

12:25 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 43m

$289

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

qua 10/29

9:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

seg 11/10

12:59 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

$289

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

sex 11/14

6:34 pm-12:47 am

1 stop9h 13m

Los Angeles

seg 11/17

9:55 pm-10:34 am

1 stop9h 39m

$289

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to California (average of $246). Flying from Dayton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated setembro 16, 2025.

When flying from Dayton to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated setembro 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dayton to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dayton to California?

    For a flight from Dayton to California, you will be flying from Dayton. Dayton (DAY) is just 10.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to California?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dayton to California in about 7h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 46m. There are 1984 mi between Dayton and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dayton to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $200 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $200 and United Airlines from $230 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dayton to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Dayton to California consider Dayton - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Dayton - Los Angeles or Dayton - Ontario as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to California (average of $246). Flying from Dayton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 4 airlines flying from Dayton to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to California. 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 setembro 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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