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$54+ Cheap flights from California to Cincinnati (CVG)

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LAX — CVG
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$114
(Frontier)

One-way from

$54
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

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April

Average price

$417

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/1511:49 pmLAS - CVG
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Sat 4/198:04 pmCVG - LAS
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$114
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/1810:27 pmLAS - CVG
Nonstop3h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/207:30 amCVG - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$120
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/110:15 pmONT - CVG
1 stop27h 45mFrontier
Mon 5/57:51 pmCVG - ONT
1 stop17h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 5/210:38 amSAN - CVG
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Mon 5/57:51 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
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Fri 3/78:09 pmLAX - CVG
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Wed 3/124:31 pmCVG - LAX
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$155
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/33:32 pmSNA - CVG
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Tue 4/154:31 pmCVG - SNA
1 stop22h 04mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 3/1912:59 amLAX - CVG
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/279:22 amCVG - LAX
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/1412:57 pmLAS - CVG
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/168:55 pmCVG - LAS
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$167
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Thu 3/67:59 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Mon 3/107:51 pmCVG - SMF
1 stop26h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$178
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Thu 4/109:33 amLAS - CVG
Nonstop3h 52mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/137:30 amCVG - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/712:33 pmBUR - CVG
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Sat 3/81:05 pmCVG - BUR
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$190
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Thu 3/65:45 amLAX - CVG
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/94:57 pmCVG - LAX
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$209

Find flights from California to Cincinnati within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cincinnati that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cincinnati

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasCincinnati

LAS - CVG

LASCVG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/15

11:49 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop13h 07m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/19

8:04 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$114

Las VegasCincinnati

LAS - CVG

LASCVG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/18

10:27 pm-5:09 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/20

7:30 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 13m

$120

OntarioCincinnati

ONT - CVG

ONTCVG

Ontario

Thu 5/1

10:15 pm-5:00 am

1 stop27h 45m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/5

7:51 pm-9:54 am

1 stop17h 03m

$138

San DiegoCincinnati

SAN - CVG

SANCVG

San Diego

Fri 5/2

10:38 am-12:39 am

1 stop11h 01m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/5

7:51 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$150

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

8:09 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/12

4:31 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 54m

$155

Santa AnaCincinnati

SNA - CVG

SNACVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

3:32 pm-5:09 am

1 stop10h 37m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/15

4:31 pm-11:35 am

1 stop22h 04m

$157

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

1:24 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/25

9:28 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$162

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

12:59 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/27

9:22 am-3:28 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$166

Las VegasCincinnati

LAS - CVG

LASCVG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/14

12:57 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/16

8:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$167

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/6

7:59 pm-5:06 am

1 stop6h 07m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/10

7:51 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop26h 08m

$178

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cincinnati

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Travel insights for flights from California to Cincinnati

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Cincinnati including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from California to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 CA to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Cincinnati. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Cincinnati as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cincinnati by month

Plan your trip to Cincinnati by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cincinnati ranges from 2.8 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Cincinnati when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Cincinnati by month

Plan your trip to Cincinnati by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cincinnati, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cincinnati

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cincinnati, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cincinnati from California?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cincinnati from California.

  • How popular is this California to Cincinnati flight route?

    The California to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Allegiant Air, with prices starting from $84 and $104, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Cincinnati?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Cincinnati consider Los Angeles - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky, Ontario - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky or San Francisco - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Cincinnati?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Cincinnati consider choosing Air France (87%), China Southern (83%) or Delta (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Cincinnati?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Cincinnati? While on average our users pay $264, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), is priced around $140.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cincinnati?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cincinnati 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 California to Cincinnati?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from California to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Cincinnati

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Cincinnati. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$120Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Sun Country AirCheapest$152Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$175Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$180Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$299Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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