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$189+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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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 March 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/182:50 pm
DAY
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SMF
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2111:59 pm
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/235:42 pm
DAY
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LAS
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2711:50 pm
LAS
-
DAY
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/247:15 am
DAY
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SAN
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 5/309:59 pm
SAN
-
DAY
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:35 pm
DAY
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LAX
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 5/912:58 pm
LAX
-
DAY
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:16 pm
DAY
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RNO
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 9/51:50 pm
RNO
-
DAY
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/234:30 pm
DAY
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SNA
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 5/307:45 am
SNA
-
DAY
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:49 pm
DAY
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ONT
1 stop9h 11m
Delta
Fri 5/810:00 pm
ONT
-
DAY
1 stop9h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/67:03 am
DAY
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LAX
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 5/121:01 am
LAX
-
DAY
1 stop8h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/184:11 pm
DAY
-
SMF
2 stops9h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2111:48 am
SMF
-
DAY
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/236:05 pm
DAY
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LAS
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 5/268:31 pm
LAS
-
DAY
2 stops10h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/156:00 pm
DAY
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SAN
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 4/186:32 am
SAN
-
DAY
2 stops8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/284:11 pm
DAY
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SNA
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 5/59:51 am
SNA
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DAY
2 stops9h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$374

Find flight deals from Dayton to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dayton to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 23, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$334
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dayton-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Dayton to California
One-way flight from Dayton to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sat 4/18

2:50 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

11:59 pm-10:57 am

1 stop7h 58m

$369

DaytonOntario

DAY - ONT

DAYONT

Dayton

Wed 4/29

2:49 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Ontario

Mon 5/4

10:15 pm-10:43 am

1 stop9h 28m

$369
Quickest round-trip

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Fri 5/1

8:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/9

11:40 pm-9:53 am

1 stop7h 13m

$369

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Sat 5/2

2:18 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$369

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Wed 5/20

5:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Wed 5/27

12:33 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$369

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

Wed 6/3

5:34 am-9:33 am

1 stop6h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

7:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$369

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Fri 7/3

6:15 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

10:40 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 24m

$384

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Mon 4/20

6:44 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:35 pm-10:43 am

1 stop9h 08m

$389

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Jose

Fri 5/1

11:00 pm-10:43 am

1 stop8h 43m

$389

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 6/18

9:09 pm-1:42 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

11:05 pm-9:48 am

1 stop7h 43m

$389

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to California

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to California (average of $109). Flying from Dayton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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.

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 March 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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 9h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 06m. 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 $106 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and American Airlines from $153 one-way.

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

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to California (average of $109). Flying from Dayton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 3 airlines flying from Dayton to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$254Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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