Travelling from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is three hours behind Dayton and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DAY to SFO flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DAY and SFO:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 172 €. A return plane ticket right now is 314 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DAY to SFO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DAY to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
DAY is located at Terminal Building.
Of all flights departing from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, 77.52% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Dayton to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DAY to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
