Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Tue, Jul 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $110
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest one-way flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $110
Cheapest nonstop flights $348
Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Sun, May 24 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $348
Last-minute weekend getaway $335
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $335
Cheapest business class flights $488
Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Mon, Aug 3 — Tue, Aug 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $488
Fastest flight 5 hr 8 min The fastest nonstop flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco takes 5 hr 8 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–320
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–325

Popular airlines from Cincinnati to San Francisco

  • United
    from $341
    Typical price: $305–630
    662 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $341
    Typical price: $300–690
    424 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $473
    Typical price: $300–620
    375 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $346
    Typical price: $345–650
    163 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SFO Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $348
    Typical price: $255–620
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    CVG - SFO Every Thu, Sun
    2 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SFO Every Thu, Sun
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $215–480
    26 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Cincinnati

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 19 min 9 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 1 hr 52 min 104 mi
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 1 hr 47 min 106 mi
  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
    Louisville United States 1 hr 48 min 92 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $160 to $320.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $473, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $346, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $348, flying from May 24 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 21.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco starts at $230 from Sun, Jul 12 to Tue, Jul 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $110 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.
5 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 2 nonstop flights and 2 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 662 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco are:
  • Delta offers 424 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 375 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Southwest offers 163 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 26 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cincinnati and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $110.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $473, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $346, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $348, flying from May 24 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 21.
Breeze flies direct from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
  • There are 2 Breeze direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cincinnati and San Francisco at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Breeze flies direct from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
  • There are 2 Breeze direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Francisco start at $348 from Sun, May 24 to Sun, May 31 with Breeze.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Francisco start at $488 from Mon, Aug 3 to Tue, Aug 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Francisco start at $230 from Sun, Jul 12 to Tue, Jul 21.
To book business class trips from Cincinnati to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cincinnati and San Francisco starts at $335 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cincinnati and San Francisco at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cincinnati to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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