Dayton to San Diego (DAY–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dayton to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,889 mi 3h 53m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAY and SAN, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MDW ~6h 29m STL ~6h 41m MSY ~6h 42m CMH ~7h 2m IAH ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
505
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAY → SAN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
82%
Return
SAN → DAY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric DAY→SAN CMH→SAN IND→SAN
Distance from DAY – 71 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 9 9
Flight time 3h 53m 4h 45m 4h 25m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Columbus (CMH) to San Diego flights · Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego flights · Louisville (SDF) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Dayton.
DAY: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,889 mi / 3,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m.
Facts

DAY–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,889 mi / 3,041 km
Flight time3h 53m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 53m. The route covers 1,889 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAY to SAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, STL, MSY, CMH, IAH, DTW, BNA, PGD, TEB, ATL, DEN, PHL, DFW, ORD, CLT, IAD and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Dayton.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, IND and SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAY to SAN

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAY to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to SAN ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,889 miles (3,041 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Indianapolis (IND) and Louisville (SDF).