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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cincinnati.$278 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.
Cincinnati.$312 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 10 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.
Cincinnati.$344 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
Cincinnati.$344 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
Cincinnati.$371 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 20 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.
Cincinnati.$431 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.
Cincinnati.$431 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.
Cincinnati.$497 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky

San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky: Alternative routes

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

San Francisco to Cincinnati: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$278
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineBreeze Airways
Average flights per week4

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky is $278. 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 33 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Breeze Airways flies direct from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
As of May 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 33 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 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cincinnati is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.

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

  • Take a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Cincinnati is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Your SFO to CVG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Travelling to Cincinnati (and then seeing more of United States!) is a cinch with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport.

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

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and CVG:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Salt Lake City International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

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

  • Currently, $139 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $278. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from SFO to CVG, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to CVG.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

  • Follow your own route with a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Cincinnati and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cincinnati. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cincinnati in February.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cincinnati during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CVG in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Cincinnati. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, head for Columbus, roughly 161 kilometres north-east of Cincinnati. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among its highlights.

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