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 $250 One Way, $349 Round Trip

Prices starting at $349 for return flights and $250 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, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$349 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $349 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$349 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sun, Oct 4, priced at $349 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$359 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $359 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$361 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $361 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$384 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$384
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sun, Oct 4, priced at $384 found 5 days 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
$206 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$237 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,588 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for family fun."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$194 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego CA
$132 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$152 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,170 reviews)
"Well for one thing there was only one ice machine out of the whole property that worked and you had to use a key to use the stairs to go up but the key did not work on any of the stairs so you always had to use the elevator to go up you could use stairs to go down though but you couldn't get back ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$311 nightly
The price is $358 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$358 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$194 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$229 nightly
The price is $265 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$265 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
Hard Rock Hotel 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.

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
$167 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$194 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$206 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$237 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,588 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for family fun."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

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
$168 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$193 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,077 reviews)
"Airport shuttle was wonderful - no need for Uber or taxi. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, Old Town was an easy walk from the hotel. There was a great Taco place just across the street, good food, great price."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

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
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$126 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
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
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$91 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
6.6/10 (2,130 reviews)
"Staff was excellent, professional, and accommodating. Safe Clean room, bed, refrigerator worked, great base camp. If you're looking for a place to sleep and explore San Diego Old Town, close proximity to beaches this is the place. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

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
$163 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$187 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,729 reviews)
"Almost everything about our stay was great, which is why this is so disappointing. We arrived late after 12+ hours of cross-country travel. The gentleman at check-in was incredibly kind and welcoming. I asked if we could continue using the pool after our 11:00 a.m. checkout until about 1:00 p.m., ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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
$301 nightly
The price is $347 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$347 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
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
$264 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$303 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,423 reviews)
"The rooms were clean, the price was great, and the marina view was beautiful. Considering the cost, it was an excellent value. We also appreciated the amenities, especially having an ice machine available, which was very convenient. One thing to note is that while the hotel is on the water, there ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$338 nightly
The price is $389 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$389 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,320 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"I liked the Hawaiian theme - the music, koi, plantings."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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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