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$249 Find Cheap Flights from Dayton to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dayton to San Francisco departing on 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$389
Typical prices: $463-$388
American Airlines
Wed 8/26Fri 9/11
DAY - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$227
Typical prices: $311-$426
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Sun 4/19
DAY - SFO • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $389 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Dayton and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $288 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 20m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dayton to San Francisco (DAY-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dayton to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dayton to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 8:29 pm
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SFO
9h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 10:22 am
SFO
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DAY
7h 57m
1 stop
$389American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
12:43 pm - 6:39 pm
DAY
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SFO
8h 56m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 9:57 pm
SFO
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DAY
9h 35m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Wed, Jun 3
Delta Logo
3:17 pm - 9:04 pm
DAY
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SFO
8h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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DAY
8h 35m
1 stop
$409Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
12:43 pm - 6:39 pm
DAY
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SFO
8h 56m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 10:22 am
SFO
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DAY
7h 57m
1 stop
$414American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 1:35 am
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SFO
7h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:52 pm - 10:57 am
SFO
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DAY
8h 05m
1 stop
$419United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
8:27 am - 3:25 pm
DAY
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SFO
9h 58m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:52 am - 10:17 pm
SFO
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DAY
7h 25m
1 stop
$424American Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 12:30 am
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SFO
7h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 5:14 pm
SFO
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DAY
8h 09m
1 stop
$429United Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
United Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 10:29 am
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SFO
7h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 9:48 am
SFO
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DAY
7h 43m
1 stop
$430United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 12:39 am
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SFO
7h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:56 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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DAY
8h 04m
1 stop
$439United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 7:04 pm
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SFO
9h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:09 pm
SFO
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DAY
9h 39m
1 stop
$444American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dayton to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dayton to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dayton to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dayton to San Francisco departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dayton to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dayton to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dayton to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $375 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $601 and $475 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dayton to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dayton to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$227
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Dayton to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dayton to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Dayton to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dayton to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dayton to San Francisco was $227 for a one-way ticket and $389 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dayton and San Francisco?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dayton to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dayton to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dayton and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dayton to San Francisco, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dayton to San Francisco are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $358 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $441 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dayton to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dayton to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dayton to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Dayton is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dayton to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Dayton with another airline. Booking your flights between Dayton and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dayton to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Dayton up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Dayton to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dayton to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8398 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

6.0 GoodLakshmi, Apr 2026
JFK - SFO
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WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

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