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$117+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati (SFO - 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CVG
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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The best prices from San Francisco to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky are usually found in January or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1210:59 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop21h 47mFrontier
Sat 12/211:49 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$238
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/811:58 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/116:48 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/912:25 amSFO - CVG
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Sat 12/144:45 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/20$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1112:30 amSFO - CVG
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/216:14 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/147:00 amSFO - CVG
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/226:40 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/2411:27 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/412:54 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$416
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/129:55 pmSFO - CVG
2 stops16h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/156:48 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops20h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$427
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 36mBreeze Airways
Wed 1/19:34 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/21$588

Find flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

10:59 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop21h 47m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/21

1:49 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$238

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Sun 12/8

11:58 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop13h 54m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/11

6:48 pm-8:47 am

2 stops16h 59m

$269

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

6:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/21

7:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$283

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

6:59 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/24

6:34 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop22h 13m

$290

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

12:30 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 28m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/21

6:14 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$332

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

11:27 pm-10:28 am

1 stop8h 01m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/5

7:53 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$346

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:33 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/4

9:36 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$383

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

7:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 12/22

6:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$403

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Fri 12/27

10:28 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$117

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

7:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$119

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cincinnati in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Francisco-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Cincinnati flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati (average of $238). Flying from San Francisco to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 SFO to CVG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 21, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cincinnati in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cincinnati. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cincinnati flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

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 November 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Cincinnati 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,832 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Cincinnati flight route?

    The San Francisco to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight path was viewed by 4 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 flying from San Francisco to Cincinnati round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati round-trip from $238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $283, and Alaska Airlines, from $290. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $117 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $119 and Sun Country Air from $128 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

    On average you can expect to pay $334 for a flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky) is currently priced at $183.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Cincinnati flights that have layovers will stop in Denver.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Denver can rent one for about $60 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cincinnati flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Dallas.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cincinnati?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati (average of $238). Flying from San Francisco to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cincinnati

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$180Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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