Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati (SFO - CVG)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$210	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sun, May 24 — Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$388	Breeze Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is currently $388
Last-minute weekend getaway	$260	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Cincinnati is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights	$488	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sun, May 31 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is currently $488

Fastest flight	4 hr 36 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati takes 4 hr 36 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cincinnati is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $160–320
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–445

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Cincinnati

United

from $341

Typical price: $305–620

578 weekly connecting flights

SFO - CVG Every day
Delta

from $341

Typical price: $300–670

369 weekly connecting flights

SFO - CVG Every day
American

from $355

Typical price: $300–610

363 weekly connecting flights

SFO - CVG Every day
Southwest

from $341

Typical price: $350–650

115 weekly connecting flights

SFO - CVG Every day
Frontier

from $205

Typical price: $215–490

28 weekly connecting flights

SFO - CVG Every day
Alaska

from $467

Typical price: $365–810

22 weekly connecting flights

SFO - CVG Every day

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

Popular airports near Cincinnati

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 20 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Cincinnati

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $160 to $320.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $355, flying from May 23 to May 30.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $205, flying from Apr 26 to May 4.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $467, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati starts at $210 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sat, May 9.

4 hr 36 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Cincinnati.

Apr–Sep is a popular time to visit, peaking at the height of the hot summer (Jul–Aug). Temperatures can dip below freezing in winter (Dec–Feb). Big-name jazz, R&B and soul artists headline the Cincinnati Music Festival (Jul). Riverfest (Sep) features a fireworks display, along with live music and food stalls.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Cincinnati.
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 San Francisco to Cincinnati 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 San Francisco to Cincinnati.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 578 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Cincinnati are:

Delta offers 369 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) .
American offers 363 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) .
Southwest offers 115 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) .
Frontier offers 28 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) .
Alaska offers 22 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Cincinnati.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $355, flying from May 23 to May 30.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $341, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $205, flying from Apr 26 to May 4.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati is $467, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.

No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Cincinnati.

There are 578 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 369 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 363 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 115 Southwest connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Frontier connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Cincinnati at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Cincinnati.

There are 578 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 369 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 363 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 115 Southwest connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Frontier connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Cincinnati start at $388 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 16 with Breeze.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati, 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 San Francisco and Cincinnati start at $488 from Sun, May 31 to Tue, Jun 9 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Cincinnati start at $210 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Cincinnati, 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 San Francisco and Cincinnati starts at $260 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Cincinnati at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Cincinnati, 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.