Cheap flights from DAY to SAN (James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DAY to SAN starting at $255 One Way, $359 Round Trip

Prices starting at $359 for return flights and $255 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$359 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sun, Dec 6, priced at $359 found 19 hours ago
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 12
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$359 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Dec 11 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $359 found 6 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$369 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $369 found 5 days ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$371 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$371
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sun, Dec 6, priced at $371 found 19 hours ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$379 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$379
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $379 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $245 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$245 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is $320 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$320 total
per night
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,297 reviews)
"Walking distance to many places"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is $320 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$320 total
per night
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is $102 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$102 total
per night
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
California Suites Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,297 reviews)
"Walking distance to many places"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,297 reviews)
"Walking distance to many places"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $245 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$245 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
The price is $162 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$162 total
per night
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$87 total
per night
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$81 total
per night
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
The price is $105 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$105 total
per night
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,741 reviews)
"You know I was staying in San Diego again, this time with my girlfriend. We had the king suite which was inside the building above the lobby. Really liked the room a lot very spacious, but it was a great place to hang my hat at night. It was close to old town. It was close to Seaworld and that’s ..."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
The price is $223 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$223 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,386 reviews)
"We came down for a baseball tournament and loved that fact that while my son had practice we stayed back with my youngest and enjoyed the beach , pool and food ."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
The price is $213 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$213 total
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
The price is $308 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$308 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,358 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"We loved it! We had a family suite that was much much bigger than we expected It’s definitely a more “vintage” Hawai’i feel as in the room had a very dated look, but in clean way. We loved the pool area with the weekend bar, free arcade, and the music choices were 👌. Location was 100/100! Restaurants ..."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DAY to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DAY Address & GPS
Address:
Terminal Building
Dayton OH, 45377
United States
IATA Code:
DAY
Longitude:
-84.220767
Latitude:
39.898007
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from DAY to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights on this route. But American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines will take you from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. Airport (DAY) to San Diego Airport with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from DAY to SAN?
From Dayton, the eclectic sights and sounds of San Diego are around 6 hours and 34 minutes away. Be sure to book your favorite seat, or maybe even upgrade to one with more legroom, and get to your destination in total comfort.
How many hours flight from DAY to San Diego Airport?
From DAY to SAN, you'll be cruising the skies for approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes. Get comfy, order a glass of Champagne and put on your noise-canceling headphones. It's time for a binge-watching session.
What airlines have the most flights from DAY to SAN?
If you're wanting to find an airline that flies direct from Dayton Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), you're out of luck. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to San Diego.

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