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$70+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco (CVG - SFO)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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.
lun. 12/88:20 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
mer. 12/176:00 amSFO - CVG
2 stops25h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$241
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.
lun. 12/88:20 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
mer. 12/106:30 amSFO - CVG
1 stop27h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$244
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.
sam. 12/209:30 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
lun. 1/56:00 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$248
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.
dim. 12/218:20 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops27h 10mFrontier
jeu. 1/86:05 amSFO - CVG
1 stop28h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$249
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.
lun. 12/88:20 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
lun. 12/154:59 pmSFO - CVG
2 stops21h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$251
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.
jeu. 12/187:16 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
jeu. 1/88:48 amSFO - CVG
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$253
This 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/112:23 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
lun. 12/158:43 amSFO - CVG
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$254
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.
lun. 12/88:20 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
ven. 12/128:43 amSFO - CVG
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$255
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.
lun. 12/88:20 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop23h 31mMultiple Airlines
sam. 12/1310:10 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$257
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/112:23 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
ven. 12/128:43 amSFO - CVG
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$258
This Super.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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 12/122:23 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
dim. 12/148:43 amSFO - CVG
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$260
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.
mar. 12/99:44 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/156:00 amSFO - CVG
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$262

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 décembre 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(WAYA)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 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. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% 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

mar. 1/13

6:45 am-1:38 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

sam. 1/17

6:00 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$243

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sam. 2/28

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

dim. 3/8

6:05 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$244

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

lun. 2/16

6:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

sam. 2/21

6:05 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$244

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mer. 2/4

6:45 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San Francisco

dim. 2/8

6:00 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$244

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 2/3

6:45 am-3:08 pm

2 stops11h 23m

San Francisco

sam. 2/7

6:00 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$248

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jeu. 1/15

6:45 am-1:38 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

dim. 1/18

2:39 pm-5:13 am

2 stops11h 34m

$250

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jeu. 1/8

8:00 am-6:43 pm

2 stops13h 43m

San Francisco

jeu. 1/15

7:00 am-7:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$253

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 1/6

7:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

San Francisco

sam. 1/10

7:55 am-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$255

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mer. 2/4

7:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San Francisco

mer. 2/11

6:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$256

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ven. 1/9

10:30 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 19m

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

10:35 am-10:48 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$256

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/3

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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

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 November 28, 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 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 SFO?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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

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 décembre 4, 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.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
8.0
Excellent

Lyle,Dec 2025

BDL - RSW

Seating was comfortable, crew excellent, no food or entertainment offered.

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 9h 53m. Cincinnati and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2030 mi.

  • 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 $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Breeze Airways and Southwest, starting at $162 and $235 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 $267, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $113. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $194 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 Chicago?

    Most Chicago visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park. Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park can be visited by traveling about 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $50 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Dos Equis Pavilion. Travelers on a layover in Dallas can visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion, by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively after landing at Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth 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 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 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 décembre 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$192Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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