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$59+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Illinois

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — ORD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Illinois
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1711:57 amCVG - STL
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Wed 12/244:27 pmSTL - CVG
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/226:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Wed 12/3111:23 amORD - CVG
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/212:50 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Wed 12/3111:23 amORD - CVG
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/116:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop15h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:41 pmORD - CVG
2 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:05 amCVG - STL
1 stop18h 28mFrontier
Wed 1/75:11 pmSTL - CVG
1 stop16h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/118:55 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop26h 44mFrontier
Tue 12/167:44 amMDW - CVG
1 stop16h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:57 amCVG - ORD
1 stop23h 21mFrontier
Tue 1/65:29 pmORD - CVG
1 stop22h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/116:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/164:38 pmORD - CVG
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/1711:57 amCVG - STL
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Fri 12/199:07 amSTL - CVG
1 stop11h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/247:16 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/317:20 amORD - CVG
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/116:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Sat 12/136:11 amORD - CVG
2 stops15h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/1111:59 amCVG - MDW
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:35 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$204

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$117
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One-way from

$59
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$310

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to Illinois 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Illinois that are best for you.

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CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 2/5

11:15 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

7:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 1/16

2:08 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

10:51 am-1:21 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 1/17

6:13 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

5:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$157

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/18

10:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

7:34 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$157

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/4

7:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

5:35 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$157

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$157

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

7:10 am-9:33 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$157

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 1/23

4:11 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

2:20 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$157

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - MDW

CVGMDW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

9:33 am-4:59 pm

2 stops6h 26m

$162

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 1/17

10:27 am-1:08 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 am-7:27 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Illinois

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois (average of $73). Flying from Cincinnati to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 CVG to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cincinnati to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Illinois. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Illinois flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

The most flights from CVG to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Illinois?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Cincinnati to Illinois have to say. 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
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,092 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) from Cincinnati’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    For as low as $137, United Airlines can have you in Illinois from Cincinnati in 1h 37m. There are 265 mi between Cincinnati and Illinois. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cincinnati to Illinois one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $48 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $52 and American Airlines from $73 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Most travelers choose Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago Midway or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Lambert-St Louis when deciding on the best route from Cincinnati to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from Cincinnati, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (79%), ANA (77%), Republic Airways( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $126. While the most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $117 on average, our data indicates $1,062 when flying from Cincinnati to Illinois.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati to Illinois 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 Cincinnati to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Illinois (average of $73). Flying from Cincinnati to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 3 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to Illinois. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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