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$71+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CVG
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in April or November, booked 71 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:20 amORD - CVG
1 stop14h 21mFrontier
Sat 9/278:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 9/179:00 amMDW - CVG
1 stop4h 23mFrontier
Sat 9/205:44 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:43 pmORD - CVG
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/236:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:20 amMDW - CVG
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Thu 10/21:21 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/316:20 amMDW - CVG
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Mon 11/38:41 amCVG - MDW
2 stops14h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/315:11 amORD - CVG
2 stops17h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/312:52 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop5h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/315:11 amORD - CVG
2 stops17h 48mFrontier
Fri 11/712:52 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop5h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2410:51 amORD - CVG
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Sun 10/267:04 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/66:20 amMDW - CVG
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Sat 10/1811:51 amCVG - MDW
2 stops12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/235:25 amORD - CVG
2 stops10h 40mFrontier
Fri 10/2412:52 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/76:15 amMDW - CVG
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 11/1012:52 pmCVG - MDW
2 stops12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/411:21 amMDW - CVG
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Mon 10/65:20 amCVG - MDW
2 stops14h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$192

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 September 17, 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

Fri 10/31

6:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 39m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/7

12:52 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$186

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

5:11 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/7

12:52 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$187

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/7

6:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/10

12:52 pm-12:30 am

2 stops12h 38m

$191

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/24

6:45 am-4:09 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$193

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/2

6:06 pm-12:50 am

1 stop5h 44m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/3

6:05 am-8:31 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$193

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

12:28 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 31m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 10/20

12:52 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$214

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

10:46 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/22

8:45 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$217

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

1:22 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$217

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:43 pm-11:56 am

1 stop15h 13m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 10/13

1:48 pm-10:08 am

2 stops21h 20m

$225

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

6:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/22

2:05 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$232

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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 September 12, 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 70 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 September 17, 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 20% 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CVG are scheduled on a Monday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 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 September 17, 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
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 59 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 4 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 21m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $217. 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 $108. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $145, and American Airlines, from $149. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati for 64% 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 Frontier ($72), Southwest ($109), and United Airlines ($109).

  • 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 (83%), Finnair (83%), Qatar Airways( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati is generally $226, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), you can expect to pay $197 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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