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$80+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — ORD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 5/126:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Mon 5/124:15 pmORD - CVG
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2910:54 amCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3011:40 amORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1612:17 pmCVG - ORD
2 stops12h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/192:19 pmORD - CVG
1 stop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Wed 5/147:05 amORD - CVG
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/3$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/222:10 pmCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/247:17 amORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$233
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/301:50 pmORD - CVG
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$300

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Return

Price

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

4:15 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 44m

$155

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/29

10:54 am-11:19 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

11:40 am-2:01 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$211

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 5/16

12:17 pm-12:05 am

2 stops12h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

2:19 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$217

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/6

11:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

7:05 am-3:04 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$231

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/22

2:10 pm-2:54 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

7:17 am-9:42 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$233

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

1:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$300

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 5/2

5:39 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$80

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/13

6:10 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$106

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/27

8:13 am-8:50 am

1 stop25h 37m

$108

CincinnatiChicago

CVG - ORD

CVGORD

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/3

12:11 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops7h 26m

$121

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

The most flights from CVG to ORD are scheduled on a Friday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Cincinnati to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
349 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cinci./N. Kentucky; the airport handles an average of 43 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Cincinnati airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) from Cincinnati’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $155 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $211 and $231 round-trip. Frontier is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. United Airlines flights start at $106 while deals on Delta start at $121 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Copa Airlines (96%), Piedmont Airlines (91%) and Avianca (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,667 for a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $93 while the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $196.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 3 airlines flying from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to O'Hare Intl. 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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