Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Diego

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Diego and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Tue, Aug 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $268
Breeze Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 24 — Tue, Jun 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is currently $268
Last-minute weekend getaway $280
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cincinnati to San Diego is currently $280
Cheapest business class flights $488
Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Mon, Aug 3 — Tue, Aug 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is currently $488
Fastest flight 4 hr 47 min The fastest nonstop flight from Cincinnati to San Diego takes 4 hr 47 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 Diego is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–275
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $245–415

Popular airlines from Cincinnati to San Diego

  • Southwest
    from $389
    Typical price: $350–670
    460 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $389
    Typical price: $325–750
    427 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $389
    Typical price: $330–690
    414 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $389
    Typical price: $315–650
    302 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SAN Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $268
    Typical price: $255–430
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    CVG - SAN Every Thu, Sun
    2 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SAN Every Thu, Sun
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $205–430
    27 weekly connecting flights
    CVG - SAN 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 Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cincinnati to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Diego are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $160 to $275.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $268, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $230, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Diego starts at $230 from Sun, Jul 26 to Tue, Aug 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
4 hr 47 min is the shortest flight time from Cincinnati to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cincinnati to San Diego.
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 Diego 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 Diego.

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 Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 460 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Diego are:
  • Delta offers 427 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • American offers 414 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 302 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 27 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cincinnati and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $389, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $268, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to San Diego is $230, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 4.
Breeze flies direct from Cincinnati to San Diego.
  • There are 2 Breeze direct flights from Cincinnati to San Diego 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 Diego at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Breeze flies direct from Cincinnati to San Diego.
  • There are 2 Breeze direct flights from Cincinnati to San Diego 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 Diego are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Diego start at $268 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2 with Breeze.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cincinnati to San Diego, 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 Diego start at $488 from Mon, Aug 3 to Tue, Aug 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Diego start at $230 from Sun, Jul 26 to Tue, Aug 4.
To book business class trips from Cincinnati to San Diego, 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 Diego starts at $280 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cincinnati and San Diego at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cincinnati to San Diego, 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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