How long is the flight from Dayton to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Dayton to San Francisco in 8h 09m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United 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 ($188), American Airlines ($308), and United Airlines ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Dayton to San Francisco. Delta is 54% 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?

$201 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $206 and $219, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dayton to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Dayton to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, United Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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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?

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Wed 12/2410:38 amDAY - SFO

1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/268:20 amSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$479

Wed 12/317:50 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/612:25 pmSFO - DAY

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$644

Wed 12/249:10 amDAY - SFO

2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/269:15 amSFO - DAY

2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$1,005

Best flights from Dayton to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dayton to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Tue 2/172:39 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop8h 17mDelta

Tue 3/1710:35 pmSFO - DAY

1 stop9h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$329

Mon 2/164:17 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/1611:35 pmSFO - DAY

1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$329

Sat 2/142:10 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/181:35 pmSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$329

Tue 2/176:05 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/176:00 amSFO - DAY

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$329

Sat 2/1412:06 pmDAY - SFO

2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/186:00 amSFO - DAY

1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$334

Wed 2/188:26 amDAY - SFO

2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/2112:50 amSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$334

Fri 1/163:29 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amSFO - DAY

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$354

Sat 1/104:21 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/257:00 amSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$359

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Wed 12/2410:38 amDAY - SFO

1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/268:20 amSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$479

Wed 1/711:37 amDAY - SFO

1 stop11h 12mDelta

Wed 1/1411:46 amSFO - DAY

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$439

Wed 1/76:14 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/149:10 amSFO - DAY

2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$444

Thu 1/82:04 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/121:35 pmSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$389

Thu 1/81:33 pmDAY - SFO

2 stops12h 07mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/126:00 amSFO - DAY

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$394

Sat 1/104:21 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/257:00 amSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$359

Fri 1/163:29 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amSFO - DAY

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$354

Sat 1/179:50 amDAY - SFO

1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/201:35 pmSFO - DAY

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$429

One-way flights from Dayton to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Dayton to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Mon 1/124:19 pmDAY - SFO

3 stops57h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$214

Thu 1/156:14 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$219

Thu 1/86:00 amDAY - SFO

1 stop9h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$220

Thu 1/81:33 pmDAY - SFO

2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$225

Fri 1/94:19 pmDAY - SFO

3 stops44h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$237

Sun 1/189:05 amDAY - SFO

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$259

Wed 1/711:37 amDAY - SFO

1 stop9h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$270

Thu 1/15:21 pmDAY - SFO

1 stop9h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$287

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$329 (Delta)
One-way from	$214 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$458

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DaytonSan Francisco

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DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 2/17

2:39 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

10:35 pm-10:46 am

1 stop9h 11m

$329

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Mon 2/16

4:17 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:35 pm-11:39 am

1 stop9h 04m

$329

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 2/14

2:10 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

1:35 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$329

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 2/17

6:05 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$329

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 2/14

12:06 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops11h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$334

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 2/18

8:26 am-3:43 pm

2 stops10h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

12:50 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 46m

$334

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 1/16

3:29 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$354

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 1/10

4:21 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$359

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Mon 1/12

4:19 pm-11:07 pm

3 stops57h 48m

$214

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 1/14

11:37 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$220

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dayton-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco (average of $133). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dayton to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 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

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

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

8,013 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

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

9,115 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

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

11,062 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Dayton to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Dayton to San Francisco in 8h 09m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United 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 ($188), American Airlines ($308), and United Airlines ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Dayton to San Francisco. Delta is 54% 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?
$201 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $206 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco (average of $133). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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