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$57+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to San Francisco Bay Area

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CVG — SFO
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
sáb. 3/17:30 pmCVG - SJC
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
mié. 3/125:34 pmSJC - CVG
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$130
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
lun. 3/37:35 pmCVG - SFO
2 stops32h 08mFrontier
mié. 3/56:00 amSFO - CVG
2 stops25h 58mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$160
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
sáb. 5/175:45 amCVG - SFO
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/2012:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mar. 5/139:36 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mBreeze Airways
mar. 6/312:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 32mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/29$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
dom. 3/26:18 pmCVG - SJC
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/57:54 pmSJC - CVG
2 stops13h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$294
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
dom. 7/138:20 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop14h 48mSun Country Air
sáb. 7/266:25 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop21h 59mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/30$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
jue. 3/66:34 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
mié. 3/126:00 amSFO - CVG
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
lun. 3/36:34 pmCVG - OAK
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
jue. 3/136:49 amOAK - CVG
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
lun. 3/37:46 pmCVG - OAK
1 stop7h 10mDelta
mar. 3/116:00 amOAK - CVG
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/29$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mié. 3/56:15 amCVG - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
mar. 3/111:36 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/29$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mar. 3/47:15 amCVG - SFO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
mié. 3/125:20 amSFO - CVG
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
sáb. 3/17:01 amCVG - SFO
1 stop11h 18mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/312:32 amSFO - CVG
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$335

Find flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area 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 enero 30, 2025.

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CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 3/1

7:30 pm-6:59 am

1 stop14h 29m

San Jose

mié. 3/12

5:34 pm-5:06 am

1 stop8h 32m

$130

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

lun. 3/3

7:35 pm-12:43 am

2 stops32h 08m

San Francisco

mié. 3/5

6:00 am-10:58 am

2 stops25h 58m

$160

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 5/17

5:45 am-12:58 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

mar. 5/20

12:33 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$218

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mar. 5/13

9:36 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

mar. 6/3

12:33 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$223

CincinnatiSan Jose

CVG - SJC

CVGSJC

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 3/2

6:18 pm-8:23 pm

3 stops29h 05m

San Jose

mié. 3/5

7:54 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops13h 43m

$294

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 7/13

8:20 pm-8:08 am

1 stop14h 48m

San Francisco

sáb. 7/26

6:25 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop21h 59m

$305

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jue. 3/6

6:34 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

mié. 3/12

6:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$308

CincinnatiOakland

CVG - OAK

CVGOAK

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

lun. 3/3

6:34 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Oakland

jue. 3/13

6:49 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$316

CincinnatiOakland

CVG - OAK

CVGOAK

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

lun. 3/3

7:46 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Oakland

mar. 3/11

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$317

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mié. 3/5

6:15 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

mar. 3/11

1:36 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$317

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Travel insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

When flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

    Flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $57. Users have also found prices from $159 and $159 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While some choose either Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Jose or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Oakland, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco is the most popular route from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $294, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco), is priced around $154.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 8 airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$161Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$185Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$208Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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