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$51+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — ORD
Oct 9 — Oct 161
Thu 10/9
Thu 10/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in March or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:25 amORD - CVG
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/712:52 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop5h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/95:59 pmORD - CVG
1 stop29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:43 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Mon 11/35:11 amORD - CVG
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:20 amCVG - ORD
1 stop15h 24mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:25 amORD - CVG
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:21 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Thu 10/25:10 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:00 amCVG - ORD
2 stops19h 11mFrontier
Mon 11/175:11 amORD - CVG
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/7$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:58 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
Mon 10/610:42 amORD - CVG
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/223:54 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Thu 9/257:40 amORD - CVG
2 stops15h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/7$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:23 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:25 amORD - CVG
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:58 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
Sun 9/148:49 pmORD - CVG
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/7$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/101:08 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Sun 10/125:50 amORD - CVG
1 stop18h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$198

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/22

5:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

1:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$178

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/10

5:59 pm-1:31 am

1 stop8h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

5:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$195

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/25

1:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

1:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 15m

$219

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 10/23

6:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:43 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 27m

$222

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/16

12:01 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

1:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$223

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 9/19

3:58 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

7:40 am-9:59 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$234

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

6:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$237

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 11/1

6:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

6:08 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 12m

$248

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

9:33 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$249

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 11/15

8:44 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

9:04 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CVG to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 9, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated September 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,185 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cinci./N. Kentucky; the airport handles an average of 54 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Cincinnati airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) from Cincinnati’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can take about 7h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $178. The distance from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 265 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $149 and $152 round-trip. Frontier is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Avianca (84%), SWISS (78%) and Copa Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $952 for a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $107 while the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $165.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$152Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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