Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati (CVG) from $43

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — CVG
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in February or March, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati (CVG)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to CVG flight in 2023: compare Chicago to Cincinnati flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cincinnati.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$230

One-way from

$43
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

CHI - CVG

Price

$230 - $430

CVG

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

CVG

Rainfall

2.8 - 4.2 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 41% on the overall cost on flights from Chicago to Cincinnati.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati at least 55 days early can save you up to 72% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 55 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Chicago to Cincinnati for as little as $330 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $443 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Cincinnati. Flights to Cincinnati from Chicago in February are about $302 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $170.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati (CHI - CVG)?

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

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Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

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Cheap Chicago to Cincinnati flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CHI to CVG flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to Cincinnati in 2023. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

Chicago to Cincinnati 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cincinnati from Chicago found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Cincinnati from Chicago

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Late deals on return flights to Cincinnati from Chicago, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Cincinnati from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Cincinnati
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Chicago O'Hare IntlCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop10h 38m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 10/31

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/31

1 stop11h 02m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 11/2

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop10h 37m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 11/2

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

2 stops12h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/1

1 stop5h 18m

Chicago MidwayCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/26

1 stop7h 54m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/28

1 stop11h 30m

Chicago MidwayCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/13

1 stop7h 38m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/13

1 stop15h 24m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

Nonstop1h 18m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/1

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop4h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/1

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago MidwayCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/5

1 stop4h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 12/7

1 stop4h 10m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Cincinnati

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cincinnati, such as Frontier, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight that got in early. Upgraded to first class and the food was mediocre. Otherwise a good flight. Better than United which is basically a full price airline with discount level services.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight that got in early. Upgraded to first class and the food was mediocre. Otherwise a good flight. Better than United which is basically a full price airline with discount level services.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight that got in early. Upgraded to first class and the food was mediocre. Otherwise a good flight. Better than United which is basically a full price airline with discount level services.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
448 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight that got in early. Upgraded to first class and the food was mediocre. Otherwise a good flight. Better than United which is basically a full price airline with discount level services.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight that got in early. Upgraded to first class and the food was mediocre. Otherwise a good flight. Better than United which is basically a full price airline with discount level services.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight that got in early. Upgraded to first class and the food was mediocre. Otherwise a good flight. Better than United which is basically a full price airline with discount level services.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Cincinnati flights.

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 36 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky from Chicago on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Cincinnati for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Cincinnati for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $90, but on average you can expect to pay $114.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Cincinnati for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Cincinnati under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Cincinnati is less than $239.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Cincinnati for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Cincinnati within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Cincinnati on average per day?

On average 20 flights depart from Chicago to Cincinnati per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 20% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 80% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?

A quick flight from Chicago to Cincinnati can take about 7h 54m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $124. The distance from Chicago to Cincinnati is about 265 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Cincinnati round-trip from $124. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati for 58% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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: GoJet (100%), Republic Airways (93%), Air Wisconsin( 85%).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

While on average a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati is generally $255, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), you can expect to pay $87 for that flight.

What does ORD to CVG mean?

ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while CVG stands for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Cincinnati

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Cincinnati choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$135Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cincinnati

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to Cincinnati
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
23%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
53%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
23%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Cincinnati

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Cincinnati
Sunday37daily flights
Monday43daily flights
Tuesday32daily flights
Wednesday32daily flights
Thursday36daily flights
Friday38daily flights
Saturday34daily flights
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