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Flights from San Diego to Dayton
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Dayton. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Atlanta, about 6h 14m door to door (136 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 14m
San Diego to Dayton at a glance
Fastest journey6h 14mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Dayton
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAN Denver (DEN) DAY
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri13:30 SAN16:45 DEN1h 30m connection18:15 DEN22:44 DAYUnited Airlines
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SAN Atlanta (ATL) DAY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat12:45 SAN19:52 ATL0h 53m connection20:45 ATL22:00 DAYDelta Air Lines
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SAN Chicago (ORD) DAY
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat07:00 SAN12:53 ORD2h 07m connection15:00 ORD16:50 DAYAlaska Airlines + GoJet Airlines
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SAN Washington (IAD) DAY
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sun08:00 SAN15:39 IAD2h 21m connection18:00 IAD19:17 DAYUnited Airlines + CommutAir
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,040 km1,888 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hDayton vs San Diego
- Currency in Dayton
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → DAY
Flights from San Diego to Dayton: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Dayton?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Atlanta and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Dayton?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,040 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Dayton?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Washington (IAD). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Dayton?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Dayton: James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Dayton?
Dayton is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.





