HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Cincinnati

$79+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CVG
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Illinois to Cincinnati with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cincinnati

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Cincinnati flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Frontier)

One-way from

$79
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$117 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flights.
Search Deals
From Illinois to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Search Deals
One-way flight from Illinois to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Illinois to Cincinnati

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/86:00 amMDW - CVG
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Tue 4/84:31 pmCVG - MDW
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/14:15 pmORD - CVG
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Thu 5/87:51 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/116:38 pmSTL - CVG
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Sun 4/1312:15 pmCVG - STL
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/304:26 pmMLI - CVG
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/113:38 pmCVG - MLI
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/177:10 amSTL - CVG
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Thu 4/248:09 pmCVG - STL
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/27$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/36:25 pmMDW - CVG
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Thu 6/56:35 amCVG - MDW
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/178:02 amORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/218:21 pmCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/216:05 amSTL - CVG
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Wed 4/231:10 pmCVG - STL
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/63:30 pmORD - CVG
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Thu 5/85:56 pmCVG - ORD
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/27$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 5/175:05 amORD - CVG
1 stop14h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/182:19 pmCVG - ORD
2 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/37:45 pmORD - CVG
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/106:10 pmCVG - ORD
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/183:02 pmMDW - CVG
2 stops7h 55mDelta
Sun 4/206:00 amCVG - MDW
2 stops7h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/27$274

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Cincinnati that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Cincinnati

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/8

4:31 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 50m

$155

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

4:15 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 44m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/8

7:51 pm-5:10 am

1 stop10h 19m

$158

St. LouisCincinnati

STL - CVG

STLCVG

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/11

6:38 pm-5:09 am

1 stop9h 31m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 4/13

12:15 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$178

MolineCincinnati

MLI - CVG

MLICVG

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/30

4:26 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 45m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/11

3:38 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$214

St. LouisCincinnati

STL - CVG

STLCVG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/17

7:10 am-2:17 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/24

8:09 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$217

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/3

6:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/5

6:35 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$229

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

8:02 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/21

8:21 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$229

St. LouisCincinnati

STL - CVG

STLCVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/21

6:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/23

1:10 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$237

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

3:30 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/8

5:56 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$249

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

5:05 am-8:14 pm

1 stop14h 09m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/18

2:19 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops27h 06m

$258

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/27

Showing 1-10 of 33 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cincinnati from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Cincinnati

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 March 28, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Cincinnati

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Cincinnati. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CVG are scheduled on a Friday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Cincinnati, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) if they book a flight to Cincinnati from Illinois. Cinci./N. Kentucky is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from Cincinnati’s city center.

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

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and American Airlines, with prices starting from $101 and $114, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Cincinnati consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky, Chicago Midway - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky or Lambert-St Louis - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (94%), GoJet (93%) or Piedmont Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Cincinnati.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Cincinnati?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Cincinnati is $88. On average you can expect to pay $246. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky), can usually be booked for $200.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Illinois 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Illinois?

Book flights to Illinois if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sharonville
Mason
Florence
West Chester
Lawrenceburg
Fairfield
Middletown
Blue Ash
Williamstown
Hebron
Covington
Monroe
Sparta
Oxford
Dry Ridge
Edgewood

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Illinois to Cincinnati

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to Detroit flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit flights
LaGuardia to Detroit flights
Los Angeles to Detroit flights
Seattle to Detroit flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cleveland flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Columbus flights
Boston to Pittsburgh flights
Boston to Detroit flights
Dulles Intl to Detroit flights
Baltimore to Detroit flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cincinnati flights
Newark to Columbus flights
San Francisco to Detroit flights
LaGuardia to Cincinnati flights
Newark to Cincinnati flights
Los Angeles to Cleveland flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Pittsburgh flights
Newark to Cleveland flights
Reagan-National to Detroit flights
Boston to Columbus flights
Boston to Cleveland flights
Denver to Detroit flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Detroit flights
LaGuardia to Columbus flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit flights
Newark to Pittsburgh flights
Philadelphia to Detroit flights
Boston to Cincinnati flights
LaGuardia to Pittsburgh flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Pittsburgh flights
Austin to Detroit flights
Atlanta to Detroit flights
LaGuardia to Cleveland flights
Seattle to Cincinnati flights
Seattle to Columbus flights
Denver to Pittsburgh flights
Denver to Cincinnati flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Cincinnati flights
Tampa to Detroit flights
Charlotte to Detroit flights
Hobby to Detroit flights
Los Angeles to Pittsburgh flights
Denver to Cleveland flights
Seattle to Pittsburgh flights
Los Angeles to Cincinnati flights
Dulles Intl to Cincinnati flights
Dulles Intl to Cleveland flights
Philadelphia to Cincinnati flights
San Francisco to Columbus flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Cincinnati

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$110Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.