Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Dayton?

Flights from San Francisco to Dayton usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Dayton?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Dayton: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Dayton pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Dayton most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 57% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Dayton?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Dayton. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $505 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $614, a difference of $109. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Dayton?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Dayton takes 00m, covering 2,045 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Dayton?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Dayton changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $3,027. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Dayton looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $314, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Dayton?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 31m, compared with 7h 53m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Dayton?

Dayton is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?

Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Thrifty • Alamo • Hertz • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Dayton flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dayton range from $456 to $626, with an average of $531 over the past 12 months. Anything below $456 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dayton typically range from $456 to $626. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dayton?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dayton. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dayton?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dayton at $378 round-trip. •January ($658) and May ($654) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Dayton?

Delta ($399) and United Airlines ($399) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dayton according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Dayton?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Dayton route. 57% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Dayton?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $451. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Dayton which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Dayton layovers at 4h 31m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Dayton

Thu, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 27

10:30 pm - 10:27 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

8h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 9:35 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

9h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Tue, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 27

9:30 pm - 10:27 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

9h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 9:35 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

9h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

11:30 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:07 pm - 11:23 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Thu, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 25

10:30 pm - 10:27 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

8h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 pm - 12:15 amDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

2:17 pm - 11:29 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

6h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:16 am - 11:36 amDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

9h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

1:00 pm - 10:06 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

6h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 am - 1:15 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14

12:15 pm - 10:24 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:43 pm - 10:56 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

8h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$479American Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20

11:25 pm - 11:50 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

9h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:12 pm - 11:28 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$489American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

2:34 pm - 6:13 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

24h 39m2 stops Portland Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:14 am - 9:48 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

13h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$549Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

3:58 pm - 11:41 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

16h 43m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:14 am - 9:48 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

13h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$549Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Dayton

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

12:39 pm - 11:26 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

7h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:40 pm - 6:28 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

7h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$589American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

9:42 pm - 10:42 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

10h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:25 pm - 11:58 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

10h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$589Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

6:08 am - 9:53 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

12h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:24 am - 9:57 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

13h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$730Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

7:50 am - 5:48 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

6h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:40 pm - 8:27 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

9h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$804American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

7:50 am - 5:48 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

6h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:31 am - 4:11 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

9h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$814American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

9:05 pm - 5:48 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

17h 43m2 stops Portland Dallas/Fort Worth

11:24 am - 7:49 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

11h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$902Alaska Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10

10:55 pm - 10:04 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

8h 09m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:33 am - 3:35 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,015United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

12:55 am - 1:27 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

9h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:10 am - 1:30 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

9h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,025United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12

11:59 pm - 10:39 amSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

7h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:44 pm - 11:58 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

8h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,705Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

6:08 am - 9:53 pmSFO San Francisco-DAY Dayton

12h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:24 am - 7:20 pmDAY Dayton-SFO San Francisco

10h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$1,993Alaska Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dayton? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Dayton departing in april.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dayton?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Dayton. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dayton? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dayton, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Dayton at $378 round-trip.
•January ($658) and May ($654) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Dayton?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Dayton:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Dayton?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Dayton takes 00m, covering 2,045 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Dayton?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Dayton flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Dayton range from $456 to $626, with an average of $531 over the past 12 months. Anything below $456 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Dayton changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $3,027. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Dayton looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Dayton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $314, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Dayton Airport (DAY)?
Dayton Airport (DAY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Dayton?
Flights from San Francisco to Dayton usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Dayton (DAY).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Dayton pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Dayton most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Dayton?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Dayton. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $505 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $614, a difference of $109.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Dayton?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 31m, compared with 7h 53m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Dayton?
Dayton is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $505, about $109 less than Thursday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Dayton trip for October. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $280 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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