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$193+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — SFO
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
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Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$193
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$486
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Fri 11/73:17 pmDAY - SJC
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Sun 11/96:25 amSJC - DAY
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/1$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/233:17 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Mon 10/276:10 amSFO - DAY
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 10/2$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/306:05 amDAY - SJC
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Tue 11/45:40 pmSJC - DAY
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/1$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 11/16:22 amDAY - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/47:10 amSFO - DAY
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/2$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/222:47 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/2512:55 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/2$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/233:17 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Sat 10/253:30 pmSFO - DAY
2 stops15h 54mDelta
Deal found 10/2$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/176:44 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Wed 10/2211:58 amSFO - DAY
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/2$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:59 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/812:27 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 10/206:44 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Sat 10/2512:35 pmSFO - DAY
2 stops18h 49mDelta
Deal found 10/2$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Fri 12/1211:19 amDAY - SJC
2 stops12h 17mDelta
Sat 1/105:00 pmSJC - DAY
2 stops14h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/30$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/256:05 amDAY - SFO
2 stops14h 40mDelta
Sun 10/269:50 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/2$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 12/127:07 amDAY - SJC
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/106:00 amSJC - DAY
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$387

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area 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 October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Dayton

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Price

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Fri 11/7

3:17 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 41m

San Jose

Sun 11/9

6:25 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 11/7

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

11:44 pm-11:08 am

1 stop8h 24m

$309

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Thu 10/23

1:29 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Jose

Sun 10/26

10:25 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 59m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 11/6

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 10/23

3:17 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 1/9

2:52 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 10/24

6:44 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 11/6

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

11:44 pm-11:08 am

1 stop8h 24m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 10/25

1:29 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

9:50 pm-10:24 am

1 stop9h 34m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 10/23

3:17 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

9:50 pm-10:24 am

1 stop9h 34m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

When flying from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated October 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,962 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,933 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
11,033 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Dayton (DAY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 10.0 mi journey to Dayton (DAY) from Dayton’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Departing from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area will take you 8h 30m. The distance between Dayton and San Francisco Bay Area is about 2045 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $193. American Airlines flights start at $213 while deals on United Airlines start at $219 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area consider Dayton - San Francisco, Dayton - San Jose or Dayton - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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