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$200+ Cheap flights from Dayton to San Francisco (DAY - SFO)

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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Dayton to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/158:10 pm
DAY
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SFO
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1812:45 am
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/27:03 am
DAY
-
SFO
2 stops11h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 5/911:52 am
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/319:09 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 6/711:30 pm
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/207:35 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Sun 5/2412:50 am
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 6/107:43 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 6/205:05 am
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop9h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 7/206:40 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop8h 35m
Delta
Mon 7/279:30 pm
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop9h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/252:35 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Mon 3/3010:35 pm
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop9h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/42:35 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop9h 15m
Delta
Tue 4/142:00 pm
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/306:34 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop9h 01m
Delta
Tue 4/144:17 pm
SFO
-
DAY
2 stops15h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/22:35 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop8h 50m
Delta
Tue 4/142:00 pm
SFO
-
DAY
1 stop7h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$429

Find flight deals from Dayton to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$200
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$493
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to San Francisco 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Mon 4/20

9:15 pm-1:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

11:52 pm-10:57 am

1 stop8h 05m

$349

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 4/16

8:10 pm-1:35 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:45 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

$349

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 4/15

6:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:52 pm-10:57 am

1 stop8h 05m

$349

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 5/20

7:35 pm-1:16 am

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

12:50 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 14m

$369

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 6/10

7:43 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

5:05 am-5:14 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$379

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 7/22

2:55 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$399

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 3/21

6:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

11:14 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$431
Quickest round-trip

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sun 4/5

9:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

12:45 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

$449

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sun 3/29

7:30 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

10:50 am-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$479

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 8/25

9:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

5:05 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$479

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dayton to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dayton-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dayton with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dayton to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dayton to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco (average of $137). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Dayton to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.1
Good
11,413 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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 San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Dayton to San Francisco in 7h 20m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Dayton and San Francisco is about 2045 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($276), American Airlines ($308), and United Airlines ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Dayton to San Francisco. Delta is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $196 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $219 and $219, respectively.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco (average of $137). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to San Francisco. 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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