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$73+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati (CVG)

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CVG
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in September or April, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati (CVG). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$146
(Priceline)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$291

Good round-trip deal

$186 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:44 amMDW - CVG
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Sun 10/265:59 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$146
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:10 pmMDW - CVG
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/286:35 amCVG - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/228:29 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/281:40 pmCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/276:15 amMDW - CVG
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Mon 9/293:54 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/76:30 amMDW - CVG
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Mon 9/81:21 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/145:11 amORD - CVG
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Sun 11/1612:01 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/26:20 amMDW - CVG
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Fri 10/36:05 amCVG - MDW
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/115:10 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Mon 9/151:14 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/146:20 amMDW - CVG
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Sun 11/166:05 amCVG - MDW
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/39:35 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Sun 10/512:02 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$160
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:20 amMDW - CVG
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Sun 9/146:23 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop19h 48mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1210:42 amORD - CVG
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Sun 9/146:23 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$162

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Cincinnati 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cincinnati that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Cincinnati

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/20

9:44 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/26

5:59 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$146

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/24

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/1

2:50 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

10:00 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/16

6:31 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

6:20 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/16

7:41 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/4

10:13 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 46m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 9/6

5:44 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/22

6:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/29

6:35 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

9:45 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/29

5:25 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/11

10:13 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 46m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 9/13

5:44 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

3:31 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 9/10

1:57 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

5:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/26

5:59 pm-1:24 am

1 stop8h 25m

$155

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cincinnati may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Chicago to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 CHI to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cincinnati. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Cincinnati, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cincinnati flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Cincinnati

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Cincinnati. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CVG are scheduled on a Thursday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cincinnati

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Cincinnati by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,219 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cincinnati. 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 into for flights to Cincinnati from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, you will be flying into Cinci./N. Kentucky. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Cinci./N. Kentucky is the only Cincinnati airport and it handles 48 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cincinnati round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Cincinnati round-trip from $108. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $149, and United Airlines, from $152. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    Before booking your flight to Cincinnati from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Piedmont Airlines (100%), American Airlines (74%), Envoy Air( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati is generally $274, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), you can expect to pay $155 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cincinnati flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cincinnati 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 Chicago to Cincinnati?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Chicago to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Cincinnati

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Cincinnati. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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