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$164+ Cheap flights from California to Dayton (DAY)

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Cheap flight deals from California to Dayton

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Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Mytrip)

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February

Average price

$331
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Cheapest flights from California to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/911:56 amSMF - DAY
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/155:27 pmDAY - SMF
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 5/49:45 pmSAN - DAY
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Tue 5/202:53 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 2/21$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/2512:40 amLAS - DAY
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Sat 3/293:59 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Deal found 2/21$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/2611:59 pmONT - DAY
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/21:34 pmDAY - ONT
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 5/1911:59 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sun 5/256:00 amDAY - LAX
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/21$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 9/212:40 amLAS - DAY
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/236:24 pmDAY - LAS
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/2311:59 pmLAX - DAY
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/301:59 pmDAY - LAX
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/1410:45 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/307:39 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/96:05 amSMF - DAY
2 stops14h 18mDelta
Tue 4/156:03 amDAY - SMF
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/22$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/2611:44 amLAS - DAY
2 stops7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/291:34 pmDAY - LAS
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/1411:55 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Mon 3/176:45 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/21$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/66:20 amSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/96:56 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$339

Find flights from California to Dayton within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Dayton 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 22, 2025.

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California

Fly to

Dayton

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Return

Price

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

11:56 am-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Dayton

Tue 4/15

5:27 pm-12:26 am

1 stop9h 59m

$289

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

Sun 5/4

9:45 pm-10:27 am

1 stop9h 42m

Dayton

Tue 5/20

2:53 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$289

Las VegasDayton

LAS - DAY

LASDAY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/25

12:40 am-10:31 am

1 stop6h 51m

Dayton

Sat 3/29

3:59 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$289

OntarioDayton

ONT - DAY

ONTDAY

Ontario

Wed 3/26

11:59 pm-11:33 am

1 stop8h 34m

Dayton

Wed 4/2

1:34 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$289

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

9:45 pm-10:28 am

1 stop9h 43m

Dayton

Wed 5/28

11:13 am-6:23 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$289

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

11:59 pm-11:33 am

1 stop8h 34m

Dayton

Sun 3/30

1:59 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$295

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Fri 3/14

10:45 pm-9:53 am

1 stop8h 08m

Dayton

Sun 3/30

7:39 pm-1:22 am

1 stop8h 43m

$309

SacramentoDayton

SMF - DAY

SMFDAY

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/9

6:05 am-11:23 pm

2 stops14h 18m

Dayton

Tue 4/15

6:03 am-2:16 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$328

Las VegasDayton

LAS - DAY

LASDAY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

11:44 am-9:49 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Dayton

Sat 3/29

1:34 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$334

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Fri 3/14

11:55 pm-10:31 am

1 stop7h 36m

Dayton

Mon 3/17

6:45 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 37m

$339

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Best time to book a flight from California to Dayton

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Travel insights for flights from California to Dayton

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from California to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 CA to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Dayton as you normally would.

Rainfall in Dayton by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dayton ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Dayton when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Dayton by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dayton, 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 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. 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 Dayton. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from California to Dayton. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,700 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,203 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,754 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,700 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Dayton. 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 into for flights to Dayton from California?

    Most people fly into Dayton (DAY) if they book a flight to Dayton from California. Dayton is conveniently located just 10.0 mi from Dayton’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Dayton 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 $186 and United Airlines from $221 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Dayton, San Francisco - Dayton or Ontario - Dayton when deciding on the best route from California to Dayton.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from California to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 California to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Dayton. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$243Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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