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$84+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to San Francisco Bay Area

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CVG — SFO
nov. 5 — nov. 121
mié. 11/5
mié. 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$172
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One-way from

$84
(Trip.com)

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January

Average price

$327
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 6, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
vie. 10/316:05 amCVG - SJC
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
vie. 11/712:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/4$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/246:05 amCVG - SJC
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
dom. 10/2612:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/4$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
lun. 11/36:05 amCVG - SJC
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
vie. 11/712:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/4$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
dom. 11/29:30 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops49h 40mFrontier
mié. 11/198:02 amSFO - CVG
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Deal found 10/5$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
vie. 10/246:05 amCVG - SFO
2 stops16h 08mFrontier
sáb. 11/16:34 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 46mFrontier
Deal found 10/3$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/29:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mBreeze Airways
mar. 11/1112:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/4$227
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/69:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mBreeze Airways
mar. 11/1112:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/4$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
mié. 10/228:00 amCVG - SFO
2 stops16h 22mFrontier
jue. 10/3012:43 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/3$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
mar. 10/219:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/16:34 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
dom. 11/29:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mBreeze Airways
jue. 11/1312:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mBreeze Airways
Deal found 10/5$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
mié. 10/229:10 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop14h 34mFrontier
vie. 10/318:09 pmSFO - CVG
2 stops17h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/3$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
lun. 11/36:05 amCVG - SJC
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
lun. 11/1012:27 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/4$233

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area 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 octubre 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Cincinnati

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

CincinnatiOakland

CVG - OAK

CVGOAK

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 11/4

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Oakland

mar. 11/11

6:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$269

CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 12/6

6:55 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Jose

sáb. 12/13

7:15 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$285

CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 11/4

6:52 am-3:57 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Jose

dom. 11/9

7:05 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$285

CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 11/2

5:52 am-12:02 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Jose

sáb. 11/8

7:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$285

CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mié. 11/5

6:52 am-1:02 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Jose

mar. 11/11

7:05 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$285

CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jue. 12/4

6:55 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Jose

dom. 12/7

7:15 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$285

CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 11/4

6:52 am-1:02 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Jose

mar. 11/11

7:05 am-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$285

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mié. 11/5

6:52 am-11:33 pm

1 stop19h 41m

San Francisco

lun. 11/10

6:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$285

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

vie. 11/7

6:52 am-11:33 pm

1 stop19h 41m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$285

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 11/2

5:52 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 51m

San Francisco

mar. 11/11

6:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$285

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $114). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 6, 2025.

When flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated octubre 6, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,957 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,146 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
215 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) if they book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from Cincinnati’s city center.

  • How popular is this Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A quick flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area can take about 8h 29m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. The distance between Cincinnati and San Francisco Bay Area is about 2020 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $100. Users have also found prices from $109 and $135 on Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While some choose either Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Jose or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Oakland, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco is the most popular route from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $251, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $117. The most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco), is priced around $192.

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $114). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 7 airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 octubre 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$183Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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