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$209+ Cheap flights from Dayton to San Diego (DAY - SAN)

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The best prices from Dayton to San Diego are usually found in April or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dayton to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to San Diego (SAN). 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 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(Delta)

One-way from

$209
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$481
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dayton-San Diego flight deals.
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From Dayton to San Diego
One-way flight from Dayton to San Diego
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to San Diego
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This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:22 pmDAY - SAN
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/37:15 amSAN - DAY
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$413
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/229:05 amDAY - SAN
2 stops13h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/37:00 amSAN - DAY
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$632
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/272:54 pmDAY - SAN
2 stops11h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/28:40 pmSAN - DAY
2 stops21h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/19$937

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DAYSAN

Dayton

Wed 1/29

3:09 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

6:15 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$288

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Thu 1/9

2:55 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Diego

Wed 1/15

10:15 am-11:43 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$293

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Tue 5/6

7:21 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 18m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

11:35 am-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$313

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Sun 1/19

8:20 am-7:36 am

2 stops26h 16m

San Diego

Fri 1/24

6:52 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$443

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Tue 3/11

11:19 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$209

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Thu 3/13

6:56 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$243

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Wed 1/15

7:15 am-2:49 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$295

DaytonSan Diego

DAY - SAN

DAYSAN

Dayton

Wed 3/12

12:45 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$343

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Deals found on 12/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dayton to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-San Diego 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 Dayton-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Dayton to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dayton to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dayton to San Diego. 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 Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Dayton to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Dayton to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dayton to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dayton to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dayton to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dayton to San Diego, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

7.4
Good
9,043 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $288. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $293 and $313, respectively. Delta is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $209 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 $243 and $295, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Dayton to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$247Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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