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$218+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CVG
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Cincinnati

Cheapest flights from San José to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:30 am
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop16h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:28 pm
CVG
-
SJO
2 stops20h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$317
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2810:00 am
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop23h 20m
Frontier
Sun 5/317:56 pm
CVG
-
SJO
1 stop14h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$412
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1511:35 pm
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop18h 35m
GOL
Thu 4/237:53 pm
CVG
-
SJO
1 stop17h 32m
GOL
Deal found 3/9$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 5/2812:38 pm
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop21h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/313:10 pm
CVG
-
SJO
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$467
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 3/157:45 am
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop26h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/247:43 pm
CVG
-
SJO
2 stops17h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$472

Find flight deals from San José to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$687
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

1:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/31

6:35 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$546

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

12:30 am-8:53 pm

2 stops18h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/31

9:18 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$546
Quickest round-trip

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-8:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/18

5:35 am-1:06 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$547

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

7:55 am-9:15 am

2 stops23h 20m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/10

8:00 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$580

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

7:05 am-7:23 am

1 stop22h 18m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/8

8:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$584

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

7:48 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops19h 56m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

$598

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

12:30 am-8:53 pm

2 stops18h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/31

5:00 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$636
Cheapest one-way

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

7:48 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 02m

$287

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

11:02 am-8:32 am

2 stops19h 30m

$319

San JoséCincinnati

SJO - CVG

SJOCVG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

7:45 am-2:22 pm

3 stops28h 37m

$321

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 San José to Cincinnati in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 San José-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Cincinnati flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San José-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 San José to Cincinnati

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Cincinnati

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Cincinnati?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cincinnati (average of $126). Flying from San José to Cincinnati in July is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 March 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to Cincinnati have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,419 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 San José to Cincinnati?

    United Airlines and JetBlue can get you from San José to Cincinnati in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 49m. There are 2006 mi between San José and Cincinnati. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Cincinnati is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $438 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $506. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cincinnati (average of $126). Flying from San José to Cincinnati in July is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to Cincinnati

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$438Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$506Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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