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$74+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco (CVG - SFO)

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CVG — SFO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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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 December 28, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:10 amCVG - SFO
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - CVG
1 stop16h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$437
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:05 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 19mFrontier
Sat 1/36:24 amSFO - CVG
1 stop16h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$504
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:10 amCVG - SFO
1 stop21h 14mFrontier
Mon 1/56:00 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$582
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:10 amCVG - SFO
1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/412:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$583
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:05 amCVG - SFO
2 stops35h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/112:50 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$604
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:05 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 19mFrontier
Tue 12/306:24 amSFO - CVG
1 stop16h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$651
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/307:15 amCVG - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Sun 1/49:56 pmSFO - CVG
2 stops17h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/27$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/299:26 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops18h 47mFrontier
Sat 1/311:32 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$714

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$219 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. 6% potential increase in price ($22 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 December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way 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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CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 2/19

1:07 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop11h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:15 pm-12:22 am

1 stop26h 07m

$253

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 1/17

6:50 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

5:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$269

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/23

8:48 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop27h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

4:21 pm-11:54 am

1 stop16h 33m

$277

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$284

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 2/12

8:40 am-3:12 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-8:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$285

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 3/27

6:30 am-11:57 pm

1 stop20h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:05 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$293

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/26

6:30 am-4:04 pm

1 stop12h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:05 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$293

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/18

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

5:55 am-7:02 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$293

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 2/19

7:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

8:10 pm-9:04 am

2 stops9h 54m

$300

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 3/27

6:30 am-11:57 pm

1 stop20h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

6:05 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$308

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Deals found on 12/27

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Cincinnati-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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

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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 December 19, 2025.

Booking 59 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 $114). 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.

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

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 December 28, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

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 8h 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 $129 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Breeze Airways and Delta, starting at $160 and $230 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 $87. 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 $388, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $112. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $202 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 Dos Equis Pavilion. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $50 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 $51.

  • 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 $114). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$191Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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