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

SAN Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SAN and DAY. Nearest airports to SAN with scheduled service: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 18 mi) · McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 28 mi) · John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 76 mi)
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 55m ACASCM → FFLUA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 6h 37m AAACAS → AAAYNZ Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AAASAY → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 53m AFAMDL → AMDLLA Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 7h 49m ASETOS → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 37m AABAIB → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 3m AAAS → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 17h 24m AS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and DAY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SAN Routes DAY Routes SAN Live Flights DAY Live Flights SAN Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~5h 55m ORD ~6h 37m DFW ~6h 37m ATL ~6h 53m IAD ~7h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
516
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
SAN → DAY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric SAN→DAY LGB→DAY
Distance from SAN – 93 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 72% –
Long Beach (LGB) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Dayton.
Facts

SAN–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Dayton route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to DAY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Dayton is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from DAY to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB).