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Flight deals from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.$277 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Sun, 24 Aug.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.
San Diego.$284 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
San Diego.$292 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 25 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.
San Diego.$299 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
San Diego.$306 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.
San Diego.$323 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 30 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
San Diego.$356 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.
San Diego.$370 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $370, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
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Jun
from $299
Jul
from $356
Aug
from $277
Sep
from $306
Oct
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Dec
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Mar
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Direct flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

Cincinnati to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$277
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineBreeze Airways
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International is $277. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International.
Breeze Airways flies direct from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International.
As of May 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Diego International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport on Thursday, 21 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Currently, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.

  • San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, making San Diego three hours behind Cincinnati.

  • Your CVG to SAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Breeze Airways is your gateway to exploring San Diego (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Breeze Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CVG and SAN:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Chicago Midway International Airport

    • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • $138 is the best price for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Return flights start from $277. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from CVG to SAN by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from CVG to SAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport.

Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

  • When it comes to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport's on-time performance, 77.0% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To reach Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport from central Cincinnati, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport to central San Diego has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from CVG to SAN in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among the biggest draws.

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