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$59+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Cincinnati (MSP - 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CVG
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in July or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/188:51 amMSP - CVG
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Thu 11/2011:56 amCVG - MSP
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$110
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/1310:05 amMSP - CVG
1 stop14h 34mFrontier
Mon 11/171:27 pmCVG - MSP
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 11/198:51 amMSP - CVG
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Thu 11/2011:56 amCVG - MSP
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:10 amMSP - CVG
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/146:43 pmCVG - MSP
Nonstop1h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/212:36 pmMSP - CVG
Nonstop1h 49mSun Country Air
Sun 11/236:37 pmCVG - MSP
Nonstop1h 56mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/25$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1410:15 amMSP - CVG
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Mon 11/171:27 pmCVG - MSP
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$143
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:10 amMSP - CVG
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
Fri 11/141:27 pmCVG - MSP
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$152
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sat 11/87:50 amMSP - CVG
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
Mon 11/106:05 amCVG - MSP
1 stop19h 09mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$155
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:18 amMSP - CVG
Nonstop1h 56mSun Country Air
Sun 11/96:37 pmCVG - MSP
Nonstop1h 56mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/25$158
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:51 amMSP - CVG
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Sat 11/153:47 pmCVG - MSP
1 stop18h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:50 amMSP - CVG
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
Tue 11/1110:24 amCVG - MSP
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Deal found 10/24$160

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Frontier)

One-way from

$59
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$169 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/10

10:10 am-1:39 am

1 stop14h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/14

6:43 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$135

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/8

7:50 am-2:32 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/10

1:27 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 47m

$143

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/10

10:10 am-1:39 am

1 stop14h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/14

1:27 pm-9:20 am

1 stop20h 53m

$152

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/4

8:51 am-10:08 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/14

1:27 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 47m

$176

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/5

2:14 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 12/7

12:02 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$202

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/31

10:21 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/2

6:01 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$209

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 11/19

12:00 pm-10:46 am

2 stops21h 46m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/21

6:25 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$233

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/14

2:54 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/17

6:30 pm-10:47 pm

3 stops29h 17m

$240

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-4:58 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/17

1:27 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 47m

$253

MinneapolisCincinnati

MSP - CVG

MSPCVG

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/12

12:00 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop28h 48m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$315

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Cincinnati in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Cincinnati flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Cincinnati flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cincinnati from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to Cincinnati in January is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 MSP to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 October 27, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis to Cincinnati, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Cincinnati flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Minneapolis 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
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
11,031 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
3,123 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Minneapolis to Cincinnati. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

    You will need to book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky if you want to fly from Minneapolis to Cincinnati. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) on a regular basis. There are 7 flights to Cincinnati from the Minneapolis airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSP to CVG to be around 1h 47m.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to Cincinnati flight route?

    Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

    For as low as $143, Frontier can have you in Cincinnati from Minneapolis in 5h 42m. There are 595 mi between Minneapolis and Cincinnati.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Cincinnati round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is Sun Country Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $60 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $158 and $181 round-trip. Users have found that Sun Country Air is 82% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to Cincinnati are SkyWest Airlines (100%), Sun Country Air (100%) and Virgin Atlantic (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is generally $328, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $59. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), you can expect to pay $135 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Cincinnati (average of $59). Flying from Minneapolis to Cincinnati in January is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Cincinnati

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$60Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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