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$84+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati (CVG)

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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CVG
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in September or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cincinnati (CVG). 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 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(Frontier)

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Average price

$331
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:51 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Wed 1/16:00 amCVG - MDW
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/17$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3112:15 pmORD - CVG
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/18:08 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:00 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/27:00 amCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:30 pmORD - CVG
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Wed 1/16:00 amCVG - ORD
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/17$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/202:35 pmMDW - CVG
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/226:57 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop18h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$338
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:29 pmORD - CVG
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Tue 12/316:20 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop6h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:35 pmMDW - CVG
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sat 1/185:05 pmCVG - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$392
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:40 amORD - CVG
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/305:05 amCVG - ORD
1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$489
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/224:00 pmORD - CVG
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/25:30 amCVG - ORD
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$512

Find flights from Chicago to Cincinnati within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 December 18, 2024.

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ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/16

7:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/16

2:10 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$209

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/9

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/13

7:15 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$210

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/7

6:40 am-4:48 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 2/14

7:51 pm-12:17 am

2 stops29h 26m

$211

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/5

8:34 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/12

5:53 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 53m

$213

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

12:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/14

3:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$216

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

8:15 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/13

5:33 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$219

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

6:15 am-1:49 pm

2 stops6h 34m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/13

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$237

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/1

5:05 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 2/8

6:31 am-8:51 am

1 stop3h 20m

$242

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/4

8:55 pm-11:07 am

2 stops13h 12m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/6

6:30 am-10:07 am

3 stops28h 37m

$368

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/14

5:10 am-2:22 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$84

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

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cincinnati may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Chicago to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 CHI to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 December 18, 2024.

When flying from Chicago to Cincinnati, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 2% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cincinnati flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cincinnati, such as Southwest, Delta and Frontier. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cincinnati. 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 into for flights to Cincinnati from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, you will be flying into Cinci./N. Kentucky. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Cinci./N. Kentucky is the only Cincinnati airport and it handles 15 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cincinnati round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Cincinnati round-trip from $209. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $210, and Frontier, from $211. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cincinnati are Frontier ($84), American Airlines ($84), and Delta ($88).

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

    Before booking your flight to Cincinnati from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (91%), Air Canada (89%), Air New Zealand( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati is generally $267, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), you can expect to pay $173 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Chicago to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Cincinnati

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$108Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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