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$212+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Dayton (SFO - DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DAY
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Dayton are usually found in March or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dayton (DAY). 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 February 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$212
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$537
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

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 2/21. 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 2/20. 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 3/196:00 amSFO - DAY
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/236:56 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$344
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/109:30 amSFO - DAY
2 stops11h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/155:32 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$444

Find flights from San Francisco to Dayton within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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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San Francisco

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Dayton

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

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

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Dayton

Sun 3/23

6:56 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$344

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

9:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Dayton

Tue 4/15

5:32 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$444

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

5:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$212

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

12:08 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 57m

$262

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

9:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$349

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

12:40 am-2:24 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$1,359

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Deals found on 2/21

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Francisco-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Dayton

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Dayton

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dayton. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Dayton, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Dayton by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Dayton, 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
9,700 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
8,212 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
8,759 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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 San Francisco to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Dayton round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $309, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Dayton.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $212 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $262 and Alaska Airlines from $349 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Dayton?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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$255Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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