Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco (CVG - SFO) from $43

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CVG — SFO
oct. 3 — oct. 101

The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Cincinnati (CVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best CVG to SFO flight in 2023: compare Cincinnati to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$95
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco
One-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco

CVG - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Francisco. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 45 days in advance, which can save you up to 23% on flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 45 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $458. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $539.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Cincinnati. Users have commonly found prices around $417 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $189. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco (CVG - SFO)?

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 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Frontier flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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Cheap Breeze Airways flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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Cheap Cincinnati to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Cincinnati

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Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 10/28

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

mar. 10/31

1 stop20h 54m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 10/24

1 stop14h 56m

San Francisco

mar. 10/31

1 stop20h 54m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 10/24

1 stop21h 29m

San Francisco

mar. 10/31

1 stop11h 50m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 10/24

1 stop14h 56m

San Francisco

mar. 10/31

1 stop11h 50m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 10/24

1 stop14h 56m

San Francisco

lun. 10/30

1 stop15h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

lun. 10/23

1 stop20h 53m

San Francisco

mar. 10/31

Nonstop4h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 10/24

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

mar. 10/31

Nonstop4h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 10/24

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

lun. 11/6

1 stop7h 08m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. KentuckySan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

vie. 12/8

1 stop10h 37m

San Francisco

mar. 12/12

2 stops8h 58m

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Deals found on 9/28

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Breeze Airways and Delta from Cincinnati to San Francisco to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Cincinnati to San Francisco flights.

Can I find flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $85, but on average you can expect to pay $108.

Are there nonstop flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is less than $279.

Are there last-minute flights available from Cincinnati to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Cincinnati to San Francisco flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $85 on this airline. Users have found that Frontier is 79% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

While on average a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is generally $171, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $87. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $128 for that flight.

What does CVG to SFO mean?

This is defined as Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like San Francisco Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for Cincinnati to San Francisco

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Top 7 airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Cincinnati to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$131Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FrontierCheapest$140Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$186Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$248Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sun Country AirCheapest$264Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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Weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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