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$185+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to California

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DAY — LAX
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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One-way from

$185
(American Airlines)

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February

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:30 amDAY - SMF
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2211:59 pmSMF - DAY
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:03 amDAY - LAS
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Fri 4/2511:30 pmLAS - DAY
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/612:15 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/107:13 amSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/136:00 amDAY - LAX
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Tue 3/189:55 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/20$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 10/217:05 amDAY - SNA
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/3111:44 amSNA - DAY
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 8/272:53 pmDAY - ONT
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Wed 9/310:59 pmONT - DAY
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/20$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/215:58 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2812:30 amLAX - DAY
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/39:00 amDAY - LAS
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/88:35 pmLAS - DAY
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 5/97:15 amDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1310:30 amSAN - DAY
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:03 amDAY - SMF
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Tue 4/228:15 pmSMF - DAY
2 stops11h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/19$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/261:34 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/112:25 amSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/167:42 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/2410:45 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$310

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 February 21, 2025.

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Dayton

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Wed 4/16

6:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

11:59 pm-11:42 am

1 stop8h 43m

$289

DaytonLas Vegas

DAY - LAS

DAYLAS

Dayton

Wed 3/26

3:59 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/31

12:40 am-10:31 am

1 stop6h 51m

$289

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Tue 5/6

12:15 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

7:13 am-7:08 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$289

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

Thu 3/13

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

10:55 pm-10:31 am

1 stop8h 36m

$289

DaytonLos Angeles

DAY - LAX

DAYLAX

Dayton

Wed 5/21

5:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

12:30 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 43m

$290

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Fri 5/9

7:15 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 28m

San Diego

Tue 5/13

10:30 am-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$295

DaytonSacramento

DAY - SMF

DAYSMF

Dayton

Wed 4/16

6:03 am-2:16 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

8:15 pm-10:27 am

2 stops11h 12m

$307

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Wed 3/26

7:03 am-1:42 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

5:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$309

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sun 3/16

7:42 pm-1:19 am

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

10:45 pm-9:53 am

1 stop8h 08m

$310

DaytonSanta Ana

DAY - SNA

DAYSNA

Dayton

Thu 3/6

3:09 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/12

12:00 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$314

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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 February 21, 2025.

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 February 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dayton to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $185 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $190 and Alaska Airlines from $240 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 - San Francisco or Dayton - Los Angeles 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 4 airlines flying from Dayton to California

Discover the top 4 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$175Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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