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$59+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CVG
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
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 May 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/195:06 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop17h 41m
Frontier
Fri 6/2612:54 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop20h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/46:33 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop16h 08m
Frontier
Sun 6/712:12 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop6h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/15:27 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop16h 37m
Frontier
Sun 6/712:12 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop21h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/212:27 pm
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop22h 14m
Frontier
Tue 6/912:24 pm
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/21:29 pm
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop21h 12m
Frontier
Tue 6/912:24 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 6/312:04 pm
MDW
-
CVG
1 stop22h 00m
Frontier
Sat 6/612:46 pm
CVG
-
MDW
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 6/31:29 pm
ORD
-
CVG
1 stop20h 35m
Frontier
Sat 6/612:46 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/144:52 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop17h 56m
Frontier
Sun 8/1612:27 pm
CVG
-
STL
1 stop6h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 6/26:10 pm
MDW
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Tue 6/97:40 pm
CVG
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/21:01 pm
ORD
-
CVG
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 6/96:01 am
CVG
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/15:11 pm
ORD
-
CVG
2 stops41h 30m
Frontier
Mon 6/812:46 pm
CVG
-
ORD
1 stop20h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/256:31 pm
STL
-
CVG
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Mon 6/299:30 pm
CVG
-
STL
2 stops21h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$172

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 May 7, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 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 May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/28

7:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 6/1

6:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$201

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/23

2:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/25

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$201

St. LouisCincinnati

STL - CVG

STLCVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/10

5:06 pm-11:14 am

1 stop17h 08m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/24

7:15 am-11:49 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$203

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

2:20 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/3

9:08 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$227
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/11

8:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$232

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 7/18

6:25 am-9:08 am

1 stop3h 43m

$245

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

5:30 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 7/18

6:09 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 36m

$245

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

7:07 am-12:53 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/30

2:07 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 13m

$257

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/23

11:59 am-11:04 am

1 stop22h 05m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/25

7:49 pm-11:12 am

1 stop16h 23m

$261

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

12:46 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 6/1

8:00 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$262

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to Cincinnati. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati (average of $72). Flying from Illinois to Cincinnati in December is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 May 7, 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 12% 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 May 2, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Cincinnati flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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 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 May 7, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to CVG are scheduled on a Thursday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Cincinnati?

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. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $201. 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $83 and $88, 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 Sun Country Air (100%), Avianca (85%) or Republic Airways (72%) 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 $95. On average you can expect to pay $351. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), can usually be booked for $177.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati (average of $72). Flying from Illinois to Cincinnati in December is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 Illinois to Cincinnati

Discover the top 4 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$151Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$166Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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