Cincinnati

$131+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CVG
May 19 — May 261
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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 April 19, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/1010:15 pm
SFO
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CVG
1 stop10h 26m
Frontier
Fri 5/158:40 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/116:00 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop26h 55m
Frontier
Fri 5/158:40 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop21h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 6/311:36 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop28h 59m
Frontier
Thu 6/119:00 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/611:59 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Fri 6/1212:54 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 6/311:36 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop28h 59m
Frontier
Wed 6/109:00 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$209
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/166:00 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop25h 44m
Frontier
Sat 5/2312:46 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 5/46:00 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Thu 5/78:40 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$211
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 6/110:15 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop9h 49m
Frontier
Wed 6/39:30 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/46:00 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Wed 5/61:05 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 6/311:36 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop28h 59m
Frontier
Fri 6/129:00 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 7/122:12 pm
SJC
-
CVG
1 stop26h 23m
Frontier
Sun 7/198:40 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop19h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$261
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 7/132:12 pm
SJC
-
CVG
1 stop26h 23m
Frontier
Fri 7/178:40 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop19h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$281

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 April 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Expedia)

One-way from

$131
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$485
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight deals.
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 19, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Tue 5/19

8:05 pm-5:56 am

1 stop6h 51m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/23

5:44 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$347

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Thu 7/23

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 7/27

6:35 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$375

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Thu 6/4

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/10

5:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$381
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

12:47 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/9

9:54 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$388

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

5:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/24

5:40 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$403

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Tue 5/26

7:36 am-7:18 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/28

7:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$408

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Sat 6/6

5:59 pm-5:56 am

1 stop8h 57m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 6/7

7:59 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$413

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/26

6:20 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$413

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Wed 6/17

8:15 pm-6:02 am

1 stop6h 47m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/23

7:59 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$413

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Fri 5/22

1:13 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/24

5:48 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 05m

$413

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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, October 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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.

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 April 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Delta, andUnited 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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?

  • 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 4h 36m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Breeze Airways 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 Frontier ($83), Breeze Airways ($104), and Alaska Airlines ($128).

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $345 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Cincinnati. The cheapest flight overall is $199 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky) is currently priced at $265.

  • 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, October 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$182Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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