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$71+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CVG
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/306:00 amSFO - CVG
2 stops30h 15mFrontier
Sun 1/111:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop29h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/156:00 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Sat 12/209:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$284
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/112:13 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Sat 12/209:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/3012:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/111:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$310
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/1411:33 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Sat 12/209:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$318
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
Mon 1/56:10 amCVG - SFO
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$322
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/1210:49 amSFO - CVG
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Sat 12/209:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$333
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/112:13 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Fri 12/122:23 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$338
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 12/196:00 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Mon 1/58:20 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops29h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$341
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:50 amSJC - CVG
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Fri 1/96:00 amCVG - SJC
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/11$412
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.
Fri 12/266:10 amSJC - CVG
2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/91:33 pmCVG - SJC
2 stops12h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/183:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop24h 43mFrontier
Mon 12/228:20 pmCVG - SJC
1 stop24h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$512

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$149
(Frontier)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$487
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

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Cincinnati

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Mon 1/5

5:05 pm-5:13 am

1 stop9h 08m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-1:34 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$257

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Mon 1/26

8:05 pm-10:23 am

2 stops11h 18m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/29

7:59 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$262

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$263

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$263

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

6:05 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-3:03 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$268

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-3:03 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$268

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-11:53 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$273

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/19

6:30 am-11:53 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$273

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-3:03 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$278

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/21

6:45 am-3:08 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati (average of $112). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati in June is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 XIH to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
244 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cincinnati from San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati, you will be flying into Cinci./N. Kentucky. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky have been viewed 7 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati in 8h 39m. Fly via Delta or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. San Francisco Bay Area and Cincinnati are separated by a distance of 2020 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati are Frontier ($65), Breeze Airways ($99), and Alaska Airlines ($119).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati are San Francisco - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky, San Jose - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky and Oakland - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati?

    On average you can expect to pay $325 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky) is currently priced at $194.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati (average of $112). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati in June is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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$128Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$198Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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