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$81+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco (CVG - SFO)

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CVG — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/17:20 am
CVG
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SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Mon 4/69:00 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop14h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 4/285:20 pm
CVG
-
SFO
2 stops33h 05m
Frontier
Sat 5/210:38 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop16h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/24$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Mon 3/2311:58 am
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Frontier
Sat 3/287:32 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$275
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 3/247:20 am
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 49m
Frontier
Sat 3/287:32 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/115:00 am
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1811:52 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Tue 3/317:20 am
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/69:00 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop14h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Tue 3/317:20 am
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 49m
Frontier
Thu 4/98:26 am
SFO
-
CVG
2 stops18h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/297:20 am
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop20h 08m
Frontier
Mon 4/69:00 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop14h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sun 5/108:48 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 30m
Frontier
Mon 5/112:01 pm
SFO
-
CVG
2 stops22h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/316:30 am
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop12h 34m
Delta
Mon 4/135:59 am
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop10h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/27$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/58:48 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 15m
Frontier
Wed 4/810:14 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop28h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/24$284

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 February 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-San Francisco flights.
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco
One-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/28

7:49 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:56 pm-9:15 am

1 stop6h 19m

$277

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/6

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

5:55 am-7:18 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$283

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 4/24

6:58 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop22h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

7:08 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$333

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

10:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$358

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/12

5:48 am-11:48 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

1:45 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 24m

$362

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/20

7:52 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$362

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/4

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

10:29 am-10:43 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$410

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

5:59 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$415

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/28

7:45 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

12:45 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 13m

$423

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/23

1:59 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

11:59 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$447

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco (average of $129). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated February 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines from Cincinnati to San Francisco. 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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Cincinnati to San Francisco flight route?

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

    Departing from Cincinnati to San Francisco will take you 7h 35m. Cincinnati and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2030 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cincinnati to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $130 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Breeze Airways and Delta, starting at $155 and $233 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. Breeze Airways flights start at $107 while deals on American Airlines start at $128 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is generally $285, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $228. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $207 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time experiencing American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Chicago?

    If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, River North, or Grant Park. Travelers on a layover in Chicago can visit Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park, by traveling 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively after landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $49.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Cincinnati to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco (average of $129). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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$130Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$155Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$233Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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