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$209+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to California

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DAY — LAX
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to California (USCA). 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 December 21, 2024.

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$288
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$209
(American Airlines)
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/316:00 amDAY - LAS
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Mon 1/611:40 pmLAS - DAY
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/20$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/225:58 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/37:15 amSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/317:16 amDAY - LAS
1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/512:59 amLAS - DAY
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2412:08 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Mon 1/66:00 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/20$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/256:00 amDAY - SJC
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Thu 1/210:51 pmSJC - DAY
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/20$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/241:56 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/299:40 amLAX - DAY
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2611:38 amDAY - SNA
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/317:50 amSNA - DAY
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/247:16 amDAY - SFO
2 stops11h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/512:59 amSFO - DAY
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/251:35 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/87:00 amSAN - DAY
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Mon 12/231:35 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/26:00 amLAX - DAY
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/265:40 amDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/112:59 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$535
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:55 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/66:02 amLAS - DAY
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$544

Find flights from Dayton to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to California 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 December 21, 2024.

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DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Thu 1/23

2:55 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/28

10:45 am-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$288

DaytonPalm Springs

DAY - PSP

DAYPSP

Dayton

Sun 1/19

5:07 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/25

1:05 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$288

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

Thu 2/6

6:43 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/10

9:55 pm-10:29 am

1 stop9h 34m

$288

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Fri 1/10

2:55 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/12

2:39 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$288

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Sat 1/18

4:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Diego

Sat 1/25

12:50 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$288

DaytonOntario

DAY - ONT

DAYONT

Dayton

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 50m

Ontario

Wed 2/5

1:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$288

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Tue 1/14

11:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/18

9:55 am-10:01 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$293

DaytonPalm Springs

DAY - PSP

DAYPSP

Dayton

Sun 1/19

7:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/25

8:10 am-11:43 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$293

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Fri 1/10

10:20 am-3:48 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

10:15 am-11:43 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$293

DaytonReno

DAY - RNO

DAYRNO

Dayton

Fri 1/24

1:56 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Reno

Sat 2/1

5:55 am-8:19 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$293

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to California

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Travel insights for flights from Dayton to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dayton to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to California (average of $246). Flying from Dayton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

When flying from Dayton to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dayton to California, such as Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,039 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
825 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dayton to California?

    For a flight from Dayton to California, you will be flying from Dayton. Dayton (DAY) is just 10.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $209 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $209 and United Airlines from $219 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dayton to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Dayton to California consider Dayton - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Dayton - Los Angeles or Dayton - San Diego as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to California (average of $246). Flying from Dayton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to California. 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 December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$247Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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