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$119+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to California

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DAY — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$119
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$451
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/282:32 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Thu 5/2912:55 amLAS - DAY
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/30$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/305:38 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/71:11 pmSAN - DAY
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/255:40 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/297:00 amLAS - DAY
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/12:00 pmDAY - SNA
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/82:02 pmSNA - DAY
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/292:32 pmDAY - ONT
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Tue 6/312:18 pmONT - DAY
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/29$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2412:15 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2811:09 amSMF - DAY
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/145:40 amDAY - BUR
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Sat 6/2112:40 pmBUR - DAY
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/30$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/15:00 pmDAY - SJC
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Wed 7/911:00 pmSJC - DAY
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/29$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/245:40 amDAY - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Tue 7/19:35 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/1$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/212:44 pmDAY - LAS
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/411:55 pmLAS - DAY
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/246:00 amDAY - SAN
2 stops9h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/302:05 pmSAN - DAY
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/286:45 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Wed 6/412:05 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/30$308

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to California that are best for you.

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Dayton

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Sat 5/24

4:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/27

12:55 am-10:23 am

1 stop6h 28m

$237

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Fri 5/30

5:38 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Sat 6/7

1:11 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$259

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Sun 5/25

5:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$267

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Tue 7/1

2:00 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/8

2:02 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$283

DaytonOntario

DAY - ONT

DAYONT

Dayton

Thu 5/29

2:32 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Ontario

Tue 6/3

12:18 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$283

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Sat 5/24

12:15 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

11:09 am-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$289

DaytonBurbank

DAY - BUR

DAYBUR

Dayton

Sat 6/14

5:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 05m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 6/21

12:40 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$289

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Tue 7/1

5:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Wed 7/9

11:00 pm-10:27 am

1 stop8h 27m

$293

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 6/24

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

9:35 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 56m

$293

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Sat 8/2

12:44 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops8h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/4

11:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$294

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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 May 1, 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 May 1, 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
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 $119 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and American Airlines from $169 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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$230Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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