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$81+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Cincinnati (SAN - CVG)

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SAN — CVG
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Sun 8/31
Sun 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 August 26, 2025.

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$159
(Priceline)

One-way from

$81
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 26, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:04 pmSAN - CVG
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Sun 10/56:00 amCVG - SAN
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/25$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Thu 9/46:25 amSAN - CVG
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Mon 9/88:00 amCVG - SAN
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 8/25$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:20 amSAN - CVG
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Sun 9/216:00 amCVG - SAN
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/24$166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:52 amSAN - CVG
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Sun 10/269:10 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop28h 54mFrontier
Deal found 8/25$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 9/86:35 amSAN - CVG
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Thu 9/116:18 amCVG - SAN
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
Deal found 8/25$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:00 amSAN - CVG
1 stop28h 43mFrontier
Fri 9/126:00 amCVG - SAN
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 8/26$177
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/318:01 amSAN - CVG
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Sun 9/76:00 amCVG - SAN
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/24$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:00 amSAN - CVG
1 stop28h 43mFrontier
Mon 10/68:00 amCVG - SAN
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 8/25$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:00 amSAN - CVG
1 stop28h 43mFrontier
Thu 9/114:48 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/26$191
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:20 amSAN - CVG
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Sun 9/286:00 amCVG - SAN
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/26$192
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:20 amSAN - CVG
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Sun 9/74:48 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/25$202

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 August 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cincinnati that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Cincinnati

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Thu 10/2

12:04 pm-1:43 am

1 stop10h 39m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$159

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Tue 11/11

2:24 pm-1:39 am

1 stop8h 15m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 11/15

8:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$164

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Thu 9/4

6:25 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 9/8

8:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$164

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Thu 10/30

3:59 pm-6:54 am

1 stop11h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/2

5:05 am-10:17 am

1 stop8h 12m

$164

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Fri 10/3

10:20 am-1:40 am

1 stop12h 20m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$164

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Thu 10/23

10:52 am-1:39 am

1 stop11h 47m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$164

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Fri 9/19

10:20 am-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 9/21

8:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$164

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Sat 10/25

2:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 11/1

8:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$164

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Thu 10/23

10:52 am-1:39 am

1 stop11h 47m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 10/26

9:10 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$171

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Thu 9/11

6:25 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$81

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Cincinnati

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on August 22, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Cincinnati is 69 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 San Diego to Cincinnati?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from San Diego to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 SAN to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 August 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Cincinnati in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 August 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Cincinnati, such as Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
198 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
198 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
198 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
198 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
198 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
198 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,200 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
198 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this San Diego to Cincinnati flight route?

    The San Diego to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Cincinnati?

    Airlines like Frontier fly from San Diego to Cincinnati in about 10h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between San Diego and Cincinnati is about 1861 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($122), Frontier ($158), and Delta ($263) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Cincinnati. Breeze Airways is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Cincinnati?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Cincinnati is generally $266, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), you can expect to pay $207 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Cincinnati?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cincinnati?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from San Diego to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 San Diego to Cincinnati

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 August 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$122Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$158Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$299Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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