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$210+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Dayton (SAN - DAY)

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Dayton are usually found in September or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Dayton (DAY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$210
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$441
From San Diego to Dayton
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
jue. 8/2110:50 amSAN - DAY
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
dom. 8/248:24 amDAY - SAN
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jue. 8/2110:47 amSAN - DAY
1 stop9h 36mDelta
dom. 8/246:00 amDAY - SAN
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Deal found 7/28$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mar. 8/1210:54 amSAN - DAY
2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/162:52 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$383
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/267:45 pmSAN - DAY
2 stops13h 17mAlaska Airlines
mié. 9/312:42 pmDAY - SAN
2 stops12h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$389

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San Diego

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Dayton

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San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

jue. 8/21

10:50 am-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Dayton

dom. 8/24

8:24 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$289

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

jue. 8/21

10:47 am-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Dayton

dom. 8/24

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop6h 37m

$314

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

mar. 8/12

10:54 am-10:27 pm

2 stops8h 33m

Dayton

sáb. 8/16

2:52 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$383

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

mar. 8/26

7:45 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Dayton

mié. 9/3

12:42 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$389

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

sáb. 10/4

7:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$210

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

sáb. 10/4

6:15 am-8:09 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$260

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

vie. 8/8

7:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$459

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

vie. 8/8

6:15 am-10:41 am

3 stops25h 26m

$460

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Dayton?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Dayton. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Dayton may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from San Diego to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 SAN to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Dayton, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. 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 Dayton. Reviews last updated julio 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego to Dayton by reading reviews from past customers. 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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Dayton round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Dayton, with prices starting at $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $314 and $383, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Dayton are American Airlines ($210), United Airlines ($260), and Alaska Airlines ($459).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Dayton?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Dayton 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 San Diego to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from San Diego to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 San Diego to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Dayton. 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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