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$102+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Diego (CVG - SAN)

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CVG — SAN
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego are usually found in May or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) to San Diego (SAN). 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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Priceline)

One-way from

$102
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego
One-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego.
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:56 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1312:41 pmSAN - CVG
Nonstop4h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/285:39 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Thu 5/110:38 amSAN - CVG
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/410:08 amCVG - SAN
Nonstop4h 48mBreeze Airways
Tue 5/612:41 pmSAN - CVG
Nonstop4h 31mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/2$242
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:00 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop25h 17mSun Country Air
Wed 8/276:14 pmSAN - CVG
1 stop20h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/2$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/35:27 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Tue 5/66:15 amSAN - CVG
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/2$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/232:15 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/299:30 pmSAN - CVG
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/177:53 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/246:15 amSAN - CVG
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/302:25 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 5/77:05 amSAN - CVG
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$361
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:41 pmCVG - SAN
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/148:30 pmSAN - CVG
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$388

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to San Diego 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to San Diego that are best for you.

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Cincinnati

Fly to

San Diego

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Depart

Return

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CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 5/9

7:56 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 02m

San Diego

Tue 5/13

12:41 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$226

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/28

5:39 pm-12:14 am

1 stop9h 35m

San Diego

Thu 5/1

10:38 am-12:23 am

1 stop10h 45m

$238

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/4

10:08 am-11:56 am

Nonstop4h 48m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

12:41 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$242

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/21

7:00 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop25h 17m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

6:14 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$305

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/3

5:27 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

6:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$309

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/23

2:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Diego

Tue 4/29

9:30 pm-10:29 am

1 stop9h 59m

$313

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/17

7:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

6:15 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$323

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/30

2:25 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

7:05 am-8:35 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$361

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/1

7:48 pm-8:46 am

1 stop15h 58m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

8:59 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops18h 44m

$371

CincinnatiSan Diego

CVG - SAN

CVGSAN

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/18

10:08 am-11:56 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$102

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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 Cincinnati to San Diego 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
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-San Diego 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-San Diego 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 Cincinnati to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to San Diego

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego, you should look to book at least 82 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 San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Cincinnati to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cincinnati to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cincinnati to San Diego, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati to San Diego. 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 Cincinnati to San Diego flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cincinnati to San Diego round-trip from $238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Breeze Airways, from $242, and Delta, from $309. Users have found that Frontier is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Cincinnati to San Diego for a low price.

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

    While on average a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is generally $267, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Diego), you can expect to pay $216 for that flight.

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

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

    The majority of Chicago visitors spend their time at Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North can be visited by traveling about 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $52.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time at Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $46 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Cincinnati to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 6 airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to San Diego. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$176Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$210Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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