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$154+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati (SMF - 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CVG
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:13 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/13:18 pmCVG - SMF
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:02 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
Wed 1/71:36 pmCVG - SMF
2 stops26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 amSMF - CVG
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:00 amCVG - SMF
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:02 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
Tue 1/67:41 pmCVG - SMF
2 stops43h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$427
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:11 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Mon 1/56:10 amCVG - SMF
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:02 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
Sun 1/48:20 pmCVG - SMF
1 stop24h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:16 pmSMF - CVG
2 stops17h 46mFrontier
Sun 1/48:20 pmCVG - SMF
1 stop24h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:52 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop21h 03mFrontier
Wed 1/71:36 pmCVG - SMF
2 stops26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amSMF - CVG
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:33 pmCVG - SMF
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$485
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:52 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop21h 03mFrontier
Tue 1/67:41 pmCVG - SMF
2 stops43h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$493

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Frontier)

One-way from

$154
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$450
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/23

5:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/25

2:08 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$262

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/18

6:35 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/22

6:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$273

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

5:09 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/9

8:09 am-11:56 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$312

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-5:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/22

6:10 pm-10:03 am

1 stop18h 53m

$323

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/24

2:13 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/1

3:18 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$333

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

7:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/11

3:29 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$352

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$365

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/12

6:35 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$398

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/22

5:25 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/22

6:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 30m

$400

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-8:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/9

3:25 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$404

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati

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 Sacramento to Cincinnati in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Sacramento-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Cincinnati flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Cincinnati

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cincinnati from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Cincinnati

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Cincinnati?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Cincinnati (average of $112). Flying from Sacramento to Cincinnati in June is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 SMF to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Cincinnati in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Cincinnati by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Cincinnati. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly from Sacramento to Cincinnati in about 6h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 58m. Sacramento and Cincinnati are separated by a distance of 1971 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Cincinnati, with prices starting at $63. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $248 and $280, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 85% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $111 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $140, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Cincinnati (average of $112). Flying from Sacramento to Cincinnati in June is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Cincinnati

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$344Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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