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$51+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CVG
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in November or June, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Delta)

One-way from

$51
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$233 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:15 amORD - CVG
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sun 10/58:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/11$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:10 amORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/58:45 amCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/235:05 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Mon 10/275:59 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/268:14 amORD - CVG
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:09 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:08 amORD - CVG
2 stops6h 19mDelta
Sun 10/266:05 amCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/11$182
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:05 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Tue 10/217:27 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop19h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/238:29 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/267:49 pmCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/247:43 pmORD - CVG
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/267:04 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop13h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/185:10 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Fri 9/191:21 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:08 amORD - CVG
2 stops6h 19mDelta
Sat 11/17:10 amCVG - ORD
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/10$187
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 9/115:10 amORD - CVG
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Mon 9/153:54 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/188:49 pmORD - CVG
1 stop27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/225:34 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$189

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

6:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 50m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/5

8:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 19m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

4:15 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 10/13

8:45 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:10 am-11:24 am

1 stop3h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/11

6:04 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

9:27 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/10

7:41 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

8:55 am-3:18 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/25

6:05 am-9:12 am

1 stop4h 07m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

1:25 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/15

4:00 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

6:45 am-12:02 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 11/1

5:49 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

8:55 am-1:29 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/11

6:04 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

6:08 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 12m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/15

5:49 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$177

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

7:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$51

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,937 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
3,177 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati in 3h 50m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cincinnati is about 265 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $108 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $149 and $164 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati consider choosing Republic Airways (82%), Qatar Airways (81%) or Finnair (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati is $88. On average you can expect to pay $244. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), can usually be booked for $101.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 3 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Cincinnati

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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