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$56+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CVG
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cincinnati

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/285:55 pm
ORD
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CVG
Nonstop1h 18m
United Airlines
Wed 4/18:30 am
CVG
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/193:00 pm
MDW
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CVG
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Mon 2/231:07 pm
CVG
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MDW
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/195:05 am
ORD
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CVG
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Mon 2/231:07 pm
CVG
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ORD
1 stop10h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 2/243:49 pm
STL
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CVG
1 stop21h 21m
Frontier
Fri 2/271:07 pm
CVG
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STL
1 stop18h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/208:38 am
ORD
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CVG
1 stop15h 21m
Frontier
Mon 2/231:07 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop22h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 3/1011:19 am
MDW
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CVG
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Wed 3/115:45 am
CVG
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MDW
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/109:28 am
ORD
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CVG
1 stop8h 05m
Frontier
Wed 3/115:45 am
CVG
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ORD
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$160
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/249:22 pm
ORD
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CVG
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 3/287:45 pm
CVG
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ORD
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$161
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:15 am
ORD
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CVG
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Wed 2/258:15 am
CVG
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ORD
1 stop27h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$165
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 4/910:45 pm
ORD
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CVG
Nonstop1h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 4/118:30 am
CVG
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$170
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 4/237:00 am
ORD
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CVG
Nonstop1h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 4/257:00 am
CVG
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ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:15 am
ORD
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CVG
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Mon 2/235:20 am
CVG
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ORD
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$175

Find flight deals from Illinois to Cincinnati

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Cincinnati flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$151
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One-way from

$56
(Southwest)

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October

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

5:55 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/1

8:30 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$151

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

5:05 am-5:32 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/23

1:07 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$154

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

9:22 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/28

7:45 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$161

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$171

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

8:15 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/23

5:20 am-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$175

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

9:25 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/7

7:03 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$181

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

4:18 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/26

11:58 am-12:16 am

1 stop13h 18m

$189

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/18

1:20 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/25

7:35 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$191

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

5:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/25

4:22 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$191

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

9:05 am-5:32 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/22

6:42 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Cincinnati

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati (average of $98). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Cincinnati is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Cincinnati flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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 Illinois to Cincinnati

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to CVG are scheduled on a Friday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) if they book a flight to Cincinnati from Illinois. Cinci./N. Kentucky is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from Cincinnati’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Cincinnati?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Cincinnati can take about 1h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $191. Illinois and Cincinnati are separated by a distance of 249 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $65 and $83, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Cincinnati?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Cincinnati consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky, Chicago Midway - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky or Lambert-St Louis - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider PSA Airlines (82%), Turkish Airlines (78%) or Air Canada (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Cincinnati.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Cincinnati?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Cincinnati is $121. On average you can expect to pay $386. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), can usually be booked for $170.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati (average of $98). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Cincinnati

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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