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$66+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CVG
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in October or April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/235:30 am
MDW
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CVG
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Mon 4/275:45 am
CVG
-
MDW
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/111:28 am
ORD
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CVG
1 stop6h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/512:15 pm
CVG
-
ORD
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/275:50 am
ORD
-
CVG
2 stops16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/17:46 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/27:34 pm
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop21h 42m
Frontier
Tue 5/51:48 pm
CVG
-
MDW
2 stops9h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/217:14 pm
ORD
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 4/235:00 am
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop4h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/96:00 am
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop9h 35m
Frontier
Sun 4/1212:20 pm
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/95:15 am
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Sun 4/1212:20 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/307:15 pm
ORD
-
CVG
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/28:00 am
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/176:00 am
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop11h 36m
Frontier
Mon 4/201:05 pm
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/171:27 pm
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop7h 24m
Frontier
Sun 4/193:29 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/56:00 am
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop4h 41m
Frontier
Wed 6/1012:54 pm
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/237:14 pm
ORD
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 4/277:46 pm
CVG
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$226

Find 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(Southwest)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cincinnati that are best for you.

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

4:30 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$227

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

6:24 am-1:27 pm

2 stops6h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/16

6:00 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop3h 14m

$250

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/8

7:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/10

7:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$251

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/1

7:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/4

6:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$256

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/1

9:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/5

7:35 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$256

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

6:24 am-3:14 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/21

6:10 am-8:45 am

1 stop3h 35m

$257

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

10:44 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/4

4:12 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$261
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/27

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$261

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/17

6:45 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/20

5:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$270

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

2:10 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/11

6:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$271

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cincinnati in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cincinnati flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cincinnati flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 March 13, 2026.

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 73 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati (average of $98). Flying from Chicago to Cincinnati in July is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 April 1, 2026.

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 37% 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 March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cincinnati flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 April 1, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to CVG are scheduled on a Wednesday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 April 1, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
4,336 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,548 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 35 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Cincinnati can take about 1h 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $227. The distance from Chicago to Cincinnati is about 265 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Cincinnati round-trip from $145. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $151, and United Airlines, from $204. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cincinnati are Southwest ($53), United Airlines ($85), and American Airlines ($96).

  • 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: Republic Airways (73%), Turkish Airlines (67%), Envoy Air( 64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati is generally $995, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $85. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), you can expect to pay $150 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati (average of $98). Flying from Chicago to Cincinnati in July is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 Chicago to Cincinnati

Discover the top 3 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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