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$110+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco (CVG - SFO)

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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

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January

Round-trip from

$188
(Frontier)

One-way from

$110
(Frontier)
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This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:30 amCVG - SFO
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Fri 1/2411:33 amSFO - CVG
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/105:50 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Wed 12/116:05 amSFO - CVG
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/19$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/173:38 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/812:27 amSFO - CVG
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/95:45 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1112:30 amSFO - CVG
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$307
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/259:34 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/47:20 amSFO - CVG
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$321
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.
Tue 12/106:00 amCVG - SFO
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Sat 12/1412:10 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/239:34 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mBreeze Airways
Wed 11/2712:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 36mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/18$385
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 11/241:15 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop12h 43mSun Country Air
Sun 12/111:59 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop16h 56mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/19$435
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/96:48 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop19h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/128:22 pmSFO - CVG
2 stops18h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$455

Find flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco 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 20, 2024.

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CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 12/17

6:30 am-2:57 pm

1 stop11h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

11:33 am-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$188

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/7

6:11 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

10:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 05m

$238

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/29

6:29 pm-9:11 am

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$282

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/7

6:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

5:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$287

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/7

7:13 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

9:15 am-9:42 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$293

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 12/10

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

12:30 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 28m

$302

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/25

9:34 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

7:20 am-5:46 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$321

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 12/13

9:28 am-7:50 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$110

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 1/18

11:00 am-6:09 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$119

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/7

4:20 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$144

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Compare providers for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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 Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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

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

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

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco. 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 Cincinnati to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Breeze Airways from Cincinnati to San Francisco 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.
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.2
Very good
123 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

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 Cincinnati to San Francisco. 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 Francisco flight route?

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cincinnati to San Francisco is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $188 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $238 and $282 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $110. Delta flights start at $119 while deals on United Airlines start at $144 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is generally $242, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $92. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

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

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

    Most Chicago visitors opt to spend their time experiencing 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. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $57 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Majestic Theatre. Travelers on a layover in Dallas can visit American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre, by traveling 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively after landing at Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $61.

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Cincinnati to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco. 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 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$185Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$208Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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