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$72+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Diego (CVG - SAN)

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CVG — SAN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/208:38 pm
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop19h 39m
Frontier
Thu 4/237:23 pm
SAN
-
CVG
2 stops20h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$234
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:57 am
CVG
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 47m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/2312:44 pm
SAN
-
CVG
Nonstop4h 31m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/9$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/79:57 am
CVG
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 47m
Breeze Airways
Tue 5/1212:44 pm
SAN
-
CVG
Nonstop4h 31m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/5$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/87:59 pm
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1212:44 pm
SAN
-
CVG
Nonstop4h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$237
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 5/109:57 am
CVG
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/153:20 pm
SAN
-
CVG
2 stops11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$238
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:35 am
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop19h 27m
Frontier
Thu 4/1612:25 pm
SAN
-
CVG
1 stop27h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$240
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/146:45 am
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Thu 5/217:50 am
SAN
-
CVG
1 stop9h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/77:59 pm
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop15h 35m
Frontier
Mon 5/113:20 pm
SAN
-
CVG
2 stops11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$243
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 5/108:48 pm
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1412:44 pm
SAN
-
CVG
Nonstop4h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$244
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:58 pm
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop26h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/47:35 pm
SAN
-
CVG
1 stop19h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/212:20 pm
CVG
-
SAN
2 stops38h 42m
Frontier
Mon 4/69:28 pm
SAN
-
CVG
1 stop13h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/1311:00 am
CVG
-
SAN
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/202:47 pm
SAN
-
CVG
2 stops17h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$247

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) to San Diego (SAN). 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 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$455

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-San Diego flights.
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego
One-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to San Diego 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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/29

6:30 am-2:38 pm

1 stop11h 08m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-7:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$245

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/19

6:30 am-2:38 pm

1 stop11h 08m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

7:30 am-10:48 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$250
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 6/3

7:05 am-12:10 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San Diego

Wed 6/10

6:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$389

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 4/17

9:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

6:20 am-8:29 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$459

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 5/15

12:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

10:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$487

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/28

6:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

San Diego

Sun 5/31

7:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$493

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops16h 39m

San Diego

Sun 5/3

8:45 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$500
Cheapest one-way

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/4

4:30 pm-7:21 am

2 stops17h 51m

$144
Quickest one-way

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/2

9:57 am-11:44 am

Nonstop4h 47m

$149

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-2:38 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$163

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Compare providers for flights from Cincinnati to San Diego

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 Cincinnati to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Cincinnati-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-San Diego 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 Cincinnati-San Diego 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 Cincinnati to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego (average of $100). Flying from Cincinnati to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cincinnati to San Diego, such as Breeze Airways,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cincinnati to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Cincinnati to San Diego can take about 11h 08m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $245. There are 1861 mi between Cincinnati and San Diego.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cincinnati to San Diego round-trip from $154. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Breeze Airways, from $169, and United Airlines, from $232. Users have found that Frontier is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cincinnati to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is generally $239, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $94. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Diego), you can expect to pay $206 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego (average of $100). Flying from Cincinnati to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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$154Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$169Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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