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$109+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CVG
Nov 6 — Nov 131
Thu 11/6
Thu 11/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$172
(Frontier)

One-way from

$109
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$368
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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 October 7, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2612:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Fri 10/316:05 amCVG - SJC
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/4$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/712:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Mon 11/106:05 amCVG - SJC
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/5$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/312:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Mon 11/106:05 amCVG - SJC
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/6$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/212:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mBreeze Airways
Sun 11/99:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/5$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/135:45 amSFO - CVG
1 stop22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/209:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/148:09 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/189:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$237
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mBreeze Airways
Tue 11/189:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/5$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/1312:43 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Fri 11/146:05 amCVG - SFO
2 stops11h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/5$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 11/128:02 amSFO - CVG
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Sun 11/169:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/5$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Mon 10/2012:19 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Fri 10/247:04 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops17h 25mFrontier
Deal found 10/5$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Tue 11/1112:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mBreeze Airways
Thu 11/209:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/5$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Wed 11/198:02 amSFO - CVG
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/251:18 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$244

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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 October 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Cincinnati

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Mon 11/3

12:27 pm-1:39 am

1 stop10h 12m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/10

6:05 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 27m

$213

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/24

5:47 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$281

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Wed 12/3

7:15 am-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/6

6:55 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$285

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Fri 11/14

7:05 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/16

6:45 am-12:51 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$285

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Tue 11/4

7:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/11

6:45 am-12:51 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$285

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

12:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/19

7:59 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$291

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

5:50 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$300

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Fri 11/7

12:27 pm-1:39 am

1 stop10h 12m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/10

6:30 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$309

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

12:35 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 45m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/11

6:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$311

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

5:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/24

11:10 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$312

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

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 October 7, 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 October 7, 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
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

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
8.1
Very good
215 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

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
7,967 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

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
8,957 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

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
11,040 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

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
3,146 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

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 Francisco Bay Area 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 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 9h 25m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. San Francisco Bay Area and Cincinnati are separated by a distance of 2030 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 Breeze Airways ($109), Frontier ($131), and American Airlines ($135).

  • 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 $336 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky) is currently priced at $214.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $257). 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 October 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$193Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$231Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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