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.

Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$359 Roundtrip, just found
$359
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Fri, Jan 29, priced at $359 just found
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 12
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$359 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Dec 11 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sat, Dec 12, priced at $359 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 7
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$364 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $364 found 6 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$369 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $369 found 3 days ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$371 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$371
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sun, Dec 6, priced at $371 found 5 hours 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
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
$245 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
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 ...
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
$287 nightly
The price is $333 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$333 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,865 reviews)
"Clean room nice hotel but lady who checked us in was super rude & had attitude so she made our experience start off bad. I don’t know what her issue was"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,333 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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
$287 nightly
The price is $333 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$333 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,865 reviews)
"Clean room nice hotel but lady who checked us in was super rude & had attitude so she made our experience start off bad. I don’t know what her issue was"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$102 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,941 reviews)
"The pool and hot tub was amazing, very clean, beautiful landscape"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

California Suites Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,333 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$211 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,333 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
$245 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
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 ...
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
$155 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$178 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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 ...
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
$76 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$87 total
Sep 9 - Sep 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,558 reviews)
"The room is spacious and clean. Front desk staff is very friendly and we felt welcomed. One area of improvement is bathroom drainage system, but other than that, the rest of the stay was smooth and pleasant."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

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
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$81 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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 (2,197 reviews)
"Everett the Manager was very helpful. Nobody should be staying there, with rust and broken down furniture. We had to buy our own sheets and buy spray for any bugs."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 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
$107 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$122 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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! (3,737 reviews)
"Wifi excelente, alberca muy divertida con juguetes disponibles para niños, lugar para comer dentro del hotel muy recomendable si no quieres salir del hotel, habitación limpia cómoda y con todo lo necesario disponible; únicamente el baño nos pareció pequeño pero aún así es funcional."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 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
$267 nightly
The price is $307 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$307 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
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
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$213 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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! (4,462 reviews)
"Great location, nuce pool"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$268 nightly
The price is $308 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$308 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,365 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Housekeeping either doesn't come or is very early like 7am. The amount of chairrs on the bay is very little. The bird exhibits is not actually done as advertised and isn't available. No microwave. No bedding for pull out couch. For $1200+ a day i feel like more should be included. Also it is Bayside ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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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