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$219+ Cheap flights from Dayton to San Francisco (DAY - SFO)

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DAY — SFO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Thu 10/23
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dayton to San Francisco are usually found in January or May, booked 50 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$411
From Dayton to San Francisco
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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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/177:22 amDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/227:04 amSFO - DAY
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/305:18 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/69:00 amSFO - DAY
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/512:48 pmDAY - SFO
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/712:27 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/411:42 amDAY - SFO
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/187:00 amSFO - DAY
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/512:48 pmDAY - SFO
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/812:27 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/218:25 amDAY - SFO
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/3011:58 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/301:16 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Tue 10/73:30 pmSFO - DAY
2 stops15h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/16$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/274:36 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Mon 9/299:38 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/13$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/2711:58 amDAY - SFO
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2911:25 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/85:18 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/1211:58 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/266:06 amDAY - SFO
1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/155:09 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/612:48 pmDAY - SFO
2 stops10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/812:27 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$408

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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 September 16, 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

Tue 2/3

2:53 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 10/24

3:17 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

9:30 pm-10:34 am

1 stop10h 04m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 10/30

5:18 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

9:00 am-10:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$310

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 11/6

2:28 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$339

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 10/3

6:37 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

6:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$339

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 11/5

1:59 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$339

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 9/30

11:15 am-5:32 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

6:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$339

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 10/4

6:06 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

7:04 am-8:21 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$339

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 10/2

1:16 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

6:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$339

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 10/4

1:16 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

6:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$339

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 12, 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 $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 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

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 51m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Dayton and San Francisco is about 2045 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 35% 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?

    $219 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $230 and $235, 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, 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 $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

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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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