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 $236 One Way, $379 Round Trip

Prices starting at $379 for return flights and $236 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, Jun 24 - Sun, Jun 28
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$379 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$379
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jun 24 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Sun, Jun 28, priced at $379 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$385 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$385
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $385 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$411 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$411
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $411 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$434 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $434 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13
DAY
Dayton
SAN
San Diego
$437 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$437
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Dayton to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $437 found 2 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
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (3,384 reviews)
The room had a broken outlet but enough for me to use else where. However, my biggest issue was the lack of privacy and the cost cutting door they provide for bathroom. With the "budget" room they have a sliding slated barn door. For the price of this room I'm disappointed in the privacy, or lack ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
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 Mar 29 to Mar 30
$211 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (6,061 reviews)
Room floors could use new flooring (perhaps wood or vinyl flooring instead of worn out dirty carpets. Also found some burnt matches and table with cigarette burns on the balcony. Otherwise, everything is excellent. Will definitely stay here again on the next visit to San Diego.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$146 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$169 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,223 reviews)
The hallways smell too much of smoke

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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
$273 nightly
The price is $314 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$314 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,461 reviews)
The amenities are great on paper but in person they are VERY old and weathered. The property is not well kept. Our room smelled like mildew. Don't be fooled by the great marketing material they have this is definitely a ZERO luxury spot.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$86 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$98 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,312 reviews)
Room were clean, services was average.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$237 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$274 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,423 reviews)
Freindly staff and it felt like a home away from home

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$211 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (6,061 reviews)
Room floors could use new flooring (perhaps wood or vinyl flooring instead of worn out dirty carpets. Also found some burnt matches and table with cigarette burns on the balcony. Otherwise, everything is excellent. Will definitely stay here again on the next visit to San Diego.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (3,384 reviews)
The room had a broken outlet but enough for me to use else where. However, my biggest issue was the lack of privacy and the cost cutting door they provide for bathroom. With the "budget" room they have a sliding slated barn door. For the price of this room I'm disappointed in the privacy, or lack ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$156 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,063 reviews)
The room was clean and it was a great location. Still close to downtown San Diego

Reviewed on Mar 18, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$107 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,339 reviews)
Loved it but I guess they need better towels

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (2,101 reviews)
No, creepy people all around that appear to live there. Didn’t feel safe at all, room smelled, bed needs replaced, no shampoo for guests. Mostly creepy.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$118 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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! (3,632 reviews)
This hotel is ok the 10- give 6

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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
$263 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$303 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,921 reviews)
We were away from the hotel every day but felt safe and comfortable returning. Our room was in the "back" of the hotel. Very quiet. The restaurants in site were expensive but we took advantage of the Airstream. Delicious breakfasts

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$204 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$234 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (4,172 reviews)
There isn't much The Dana doesn't do well. The staff all work very hard and are as accommodating as possible. The Firefly is a fantastic on site restaurant. The grounds, the shuttle, the rooms, and the staff, keep You wanting to return.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$285 nightly
The price is $328 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$328 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,194 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The grounds were beautiful and it had a nice tropical vibe that I really enjoyed! The pool and spa were very nice.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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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