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$149+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco Bay Area

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DAY — SFO
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Wed 4/23
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$408
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 7/412:50 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1411:47 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/15:40 amDAY - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Wed 7/29:35 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/16$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/15:00 pmDAY - SJC
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Wed 7/210:25 pmSJC - DAY
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/16$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/1311:40 amDAY - SFO
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/229:00 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 7/47:28 amDAY - SJC
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/81:07 pmSJC - DAY
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$379
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:28 pmDAY - SFO
1 stop8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/712:33 pmSFO - DAY
1 stop7h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/305:00 pmDAY - OAK
2 stops26h 16mDelta
Tue 7/81:15 pmOAK - DAY
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/16$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/65:44 pmDAY - SJC
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/166:45 pmSJC - DAY
1 stop24h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$547
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/67:05 amDAY - SJC
2 stops10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/186:45 amSJC - DAY
2 stops11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$564

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Dayton

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Return

Price

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Fri 7/4

12:50 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

11:47 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$279

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 7/1

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

9:35 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 56m

$297

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Tue 7/1

5:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Wed 7/2

10:25 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 06m

$297

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Tue 5/13

11:40 am-3:46 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

9:00 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 51m

$360

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Fri 7/4

7:28 am-12:23 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Jose

Tue 7/8

1:07 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$379

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Sat 5/31

5:28 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

12:33 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$404

DaytonOakland

DAY - OAK

DAYOAK

Dayton

Mon 6/30

5:00 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops26h 16m

Oakland

Tue 7/8

1:15 pm-10:35 am

2 stops18h 20m

$431

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Tue 5/6

5:44 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Jose

Fri 5/16

6:45 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$547

DaytonSan Jose

DAY - SJC

DAYSJC

Dayton

Tue 5/6

7:05 am-2:46 pm

2 stops10h 41m

San Jose

Sun 5/18

6:45 am-9:13 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$564

DaytonSan Francisco

DAY - SFO

DAYSFO

Dayton

Thu 5/29

6:45 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$149

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Best time to book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 18, 2025.

When flying from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Dayton (DAY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 10.0 mi journey to Dayton (DAY) from Dayton’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $149. United Airlines flights start at $195 while deals on American Airlines start at $226 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area consider Dayton - San Francisco, Dayton - San Jose or Dayton - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 April 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$263Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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