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$90+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CVG
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:22 am
SJC
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CVG
1 stop29h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/207:29 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop25h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$294
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/98:20 pm
SJC
-
CVG
1 stop6h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/237:29 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop27h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 5/89:42 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop17h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/116:58 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop26h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:10 pm
SJC
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CVG
1 stop22h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/237:29 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop21h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/1112:50 pm
SJC
-
CVG
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 2/155:15 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/127:15 am
SJC
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CVG
1 stop8h 47m
Delta
Tue 2/176:30 am
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop9h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/98:20 pm
SJC
-
CVG
2 stops15h 04m
Frontier
Sun 3/228:48 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/115:54 am
SJC
-
CVG
2 stops11h 02m
Delta
Sun 2/156:05 am
CVG
-
SJC
2 stops9h 11m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/110:45 pm
SJC
-
CVG
1 stop9h 42m
Delta
Tue 5/57:00 am
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop8h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 5/1910:56 pm
SJC
-
CVG
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Sat 5/235:50 pm
CVG
-
SJC
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$352

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$468
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Tue 4/14

10:22 am-6:29 pm

1 stop29h 07m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/20

7:29 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$294

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Mon 3/9

8:20 pm-6:01 am

1 stop6h 41m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/23

7:29 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop27h 31m

$306

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Mon 3/9

7:10 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop22h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/23

7:29 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 06m

$315

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Wed 2/11

12:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/15

5:15 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$316

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-2:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/25

6:00 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$316

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Wed 2/11

5:54 am-7:56 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/15

6:05 am-12:16 pm

2 stops9h 11m

$327

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Tue 4/14

6:30 am-7:03 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/20

4:17 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$343

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Fri 5/1

6:00 pm-5:04 am

1 stop8h 04m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-1:17 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$343

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Tue 5/19

1:35 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/23

5:50 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$352

San JoseCincinnati

SJC - CVG

SJCCVG

San Jose

Thu 2/5

12:34 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$111

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Cincinnati

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Cincinnati (average of $112). Flying from San Jose, California to Cincinnati in April is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Cincinnati?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Jose, California to Cincinnati in about 5h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 19m. 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 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Cincinnati one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose, California to Cincinnati are Frontier ($95), Delta ($141), and United Airlines ($142).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Cincinnati (average of $112). Flying from San Jose, California to Cincinnati in April is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Cincinnati

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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