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$189+ Cheap flights from Dayton to San Francisco (DAY - SFO)

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dayton to San Francisco are usually found in November or January, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

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October

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November

Average price

$473
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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 August 7, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:42 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/232:22 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop18h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:05 amDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/710:50 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:43 pmDAY - SFO
2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/65:50 amSFO - DAY
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/271:16 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Tue 9/305:55 amSFO - DAY
2 stops14h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/5$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 9/1611:58 amDAY - SFO
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2811:00 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:32 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/255:15 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:56 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2611:25 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/2312:43 pmDAY - SFO
2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2710:16 amSFO - DAY
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:58 amDAY - SFO
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/58:00 amSFO - DAY
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 8/2910:25 amDAY - SFO
1 stop11h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/19:10 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$409

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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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to San Francisco that are best for you.

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DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 9/13

12:42 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop11h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

2:22 pm-11:28 am

1 stop18h 06m

$297

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 8/27

7:05 am-12:58 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:50 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 8/27

12:43 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops8h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

5:50 am-5:07 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$319

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 9/27

1:16 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:55 am-11:07 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$329

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 9/16

11:58 am-7:02 pm

2 stops10h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

11:00 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 28m

$354

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 8/21

12:32 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop9h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

5:15 am-5:21 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$369

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 9/24

12:56 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

11:25 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 03m

$377

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 8/23

12:43 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops8h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

10:16 am-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$379

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 9/3

11:58 am-7:02 pm

2 stops10h 04m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

8:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$382

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 8/29

10:25 am-6:49 pm

1 stop11h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

9:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 40m

$409

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco

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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 August 1, 2025.

Booking 50 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Dayton to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dayton to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dayton to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dayton to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 August 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,987 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dayton to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($297), offers the cheapest pricing from Dayton to San Francisco. American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$263Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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