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Cheapest round-trip
$176
Typical prices: $348-$154
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EWR - CVG • Non-stop
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$178
Typical prices: $353-$173
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Cheap Flights from New York to Cincinnati (NYC-CVG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Cincinnati that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Cincinnati

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
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$179Allegiant Air
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$181Allegiant Air
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$182Allegiant Air
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$184Allegiant Air
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$252American Airlines
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$253United Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Cincinnati flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Cincinnati to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Cincinnati?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Cincinnati departing in August.

What is the cheapest New York to Cincinnati flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from New York to Cincinnati costs $134 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Cincinnati (CVG). However, over the past month, flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Cincinnati (CVG) were, on average, 39% cheaper than other New York-Cincinnati routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and Cincinnati (CVG).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cincinnati?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Cincinnati clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cincinnati on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cincinnati?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Cincinnati, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Cincinnati is December, where tickets cost $62 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $998 and $876 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Cincinnati?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $356, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Cincinnati?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Cincinnati, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Cincinnati, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Cincinnati

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Cincinnati

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Cincinnati based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Cincinnati

  • How do I get from Cincinnati/Northern-Kentucky International Airport to downtown Kentucky?

    Downtown Cincinnati is approximately 13 miles from Cincinnati/Northern-Kentucky International Airport and can be accessed via either public or private means. The most affordable means of transportation is via the bus, which travels from the airport to the city every 30min. Alternatively, you can decide to use the quicker means of transport and take either a taxi, rideshare service, or rent a car from any of the several car rental companies that are located within the airport.

  • What parking facilities are provided at airports in New York?

    All of New York City’s major international airports provide a variety of parking options depending on the duration of stay and pricing. The airports provide convenience by allowing passengers to check available parking spots and pricing before they arrive at the airport. The acceptable methods of payment include credit card, debit card, EZ-Pass Plus, and contactless payment. Electric vehicle charging is also provided at select parking lots at the three airports, and access is determined on a first-come-first-served basis.

  • What accessibility services are provided at Cincinnati-Northern-Kentucky International Airport?

    Cincinnati/Kentucky International Airport guarantees that all customers enjoy an amazing airport experience. The airport is handicap accessible, and it collaborates with airlines to offer wheelchair assistance. The airport also collaborates with outside organizations to assist people who need help getting from the curb to the gate. The Sunflower lanyard initiative is also utilized in airports to identify and help people with hidden impairments.

  • Which is the best airport to depart from in New York City when traveling with pets?

    If you’re traveling out of New York City with your furry friend, consider booking your flight out of either Newark International Airport or John F. Kennedy International Airport, both of which have pet relief areas both inside and outside the terminals. Both airports also require handlers to keep animals within their carriers at all times while inside the airport, unless they are working or service animals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Cincinnati?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Cincinnati was $59 for a one-way ticket and $176 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Cincinnati?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Cincinnati?

    New York has 3 major airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky is the only airport in Cincinnati. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Newark Liberty Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Cincinnati?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Cincinnati flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Cincinnati?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Cincinnati flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Cincinnati?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Cincinnati, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Cincinnati?

    There are nonstop flights from New York to Cincinnati on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Cincinnati, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Cincinnati are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $352 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Cincinnati?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Cincinnati.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Cincinnati?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cincinnati from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Cincinnati?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cincinnati with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Cincinnati?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cincinnati from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Cincinnati

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $287 or less one-way and $275 or less round-trip.
  • When flying out of New York City, you have the option to choose from the city’s three major international airports: LaGuardia International Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and Newark International Airport (EWR).
  • To escape the New York City crowds, consider flying out of Newark International Airport as it is the least busy airport of the three.
  • The John F. Kennedy International Airport has a playground at Terminal 5, which is operated by JetBlue Airlines. The playground has an interactive aviation theme where children as young as 2 years can enjoy and delight in the immersive experience before boarding their flights.
  • If you need emergency accommodation upon your arrival at Cincinnati/Northern-Kentucky International Airport (CVG), consider staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, which is located within the airport premises.
  • If you will require space to work or relax when awaiting your departure time, consider flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport, which offers the most lounges. The airport has one lounge located outside security at Terminal 5, while the rest can be found inside security at Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Cincinnati?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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Direct returns

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to New York

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Cincinnati

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Cincinnati. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Cincinnati? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8396 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
JFK - ATL
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On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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