Cincinnati

$162+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Cincinnati (SJC - 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CVG
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Cincinnati

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Thu 8/62:12 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Sun 8/99:27 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/22:12 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Thu 8/139:27 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 8/1010:20 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Sat 8/1510:51 am
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop9h 43m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$325
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/212:17 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop26h 58m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:20 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop19h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$328
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/12:12 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop27h 13m
Frontier
Thu 8/69:27 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$331
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/92:12 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Fri 8/149:27 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/25$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/18:23 pm
SJC
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CVG
2 stops20h 08m
Frontier
Fri 8/79:27 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/26$346
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/12:19 pm
SJC
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CVG
2 stops16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/69:27 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$348
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Thu 7/162:12 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop27h 13m
Frontier
Thu 7/239:30 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/28$367

Find flight deals from San Jose to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 June 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Expedia)

One-way from

$162
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$622
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flights.
From San Jose to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
One-way flight from San Jose to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 June 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Mon 8/10

10:20 pm-8:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 8/15

10:51 am-5:34 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$325

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Sun 8/9

2:12 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 8/14

9:27 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops25h 01m

$357

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Thu 7/30

6:20 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/4

7:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop6h 36m

$451

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Thu 7/30

6:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/4

2:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$479

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Mon 8/3

10:20 pm-11:16 am

1 stop9h 56m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/6

5:48 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$483

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Sun 8/9

10:20 pm-8:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 8/15

7:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$488

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Fri 9/4

10:25 am-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$502

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Wed 7/29

10:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 8/3

12:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$514
Quickest round-trip

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Thu 7/30

1:15 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 8/1

7:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

$530

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Wed 7/29

6:01 am-7:09 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 8/3

6:37 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$532

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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 Jose to Cincinnati in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Jose, California-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Cincinnati flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Cincinnati?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Cincinnati (average of $235). Flying from San Jose, California to Cincinnati in February is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 June 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Jose to Cincinnati. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Cincinnati?

    Airlines like Delta, Frontier, and Southwest fly from San Jose, California to Cincinnati in about 7h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2011 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Cincinnati round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Cincinnati is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $163 and $235 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Jose, California to Cincinnati for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Cincinnati?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Cincinnati (average of $235). Flying from San Jose, California to Cincinnati in February is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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