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$171+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to California

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DAY — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dayton to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$548
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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/42:00 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/69:50 pmSAN - DAY
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/185:38 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/1812:59 amLAS - DAY
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 8/52:29 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Tue 8/1211:35 amLAS - DAY
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/12$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/18:37 amDAY - SMF
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/2911:55 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/215:20 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/251:52 pmSAN - DAY
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/117:18 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Tue 7/152:29 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 12/131:59 pmDAY - SNA
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1711:46 amSNA - DAY
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/278:45 amDAY - ONT
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/310:54 amONT - DAY
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/273:55 pmDAY - RNO
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Tue 9/305:25 pmRNO - DAY
2 stops14h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/302:00 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/711:59 pmLAS - DAY
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/178:27 amDAY - SFO
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3010:50 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/257:18 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Mon 7/2810:30 pmSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/11$314

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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 June 12, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Fri 7/4

2:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Diego

Sun 7/6

9:50 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 01m

$259

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Fri 7/18

5:38 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/18

12:59 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$283

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Tue 8/5

2:29 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/12

11:35 am-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$288

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Tue 7/1

8:37 am-1:58 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/29

11:55 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$289

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

Fri 7/11

7:18 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

2:29 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 44m

$289

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Thu 8/21

5:20 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

1:52 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$289

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Wed 9/10

6:54 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

11:35 am-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$289

DaytonOntario

DAY - ONT

DAYONT

Dayton

Wed 8/27

8:45 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Ontario

Wed 9/3

10:54 am-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$289

DaytonReno

DAY - RNO

DAYRNO

Dayton

Sat 9/27

3:55 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Reno

Tue 9/30

5:25 pm-10:25 am

2 stops14h 00m

$294

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Sat 8/30

2:00 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/7

11:59 pm-11:07 am

1 stop8h 08m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to California

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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 $327). 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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dayton to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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 $180 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $183 and American Airlines from $189 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 - San Francisco or Dayton - Los Angeles 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 $327). 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 5 airlines flying from Dayton to California

Discover the top 5 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$149Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$230Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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