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$96 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

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Cheapest round-trip
$161
Typical prices: $492-$208
Frontier
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PHL - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$409
Typical prices: $515-$455
American Airlines
mer. 7/15sam. 7/18
PHL - CVG • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 06m
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Cheapest • Avg $166 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati (PHL-CVG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Cincinnati flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati departing in August.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cincinnati, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati is January, where tickets cost $264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $469 and $468 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati

  • Which airlines have lounges in Philadelphia International Airport?

    If you would love to fly with an airline with a lounge at PHL, America Airlines is the airline. The American Admirals has four locations: Terminal A East at the airside, TA West at the airside on the Mezzanine Level, on the airside between Concourse B and C, and Concourse F at the airside second floor above the food court. Delta Airlines also has a lounge in Terminal D at the airside. United Airlines is another with a lounge located in Terminal D at the airside between Terminal C and D on level 2.

  • Is PHL the only airport in Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is one of the airports you can depart from in Philadelphia. About 2 miles away northwest of Trenton is Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). If you are in Allenton, you can depart from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

  • Are there baby facilities at CVG?

    If you would like to change your baby's diaper, CVG has diaper changing facilities. These facilities are well-equipped with a diaper changing table. You can find one in Concourse A near gate A11 and Concourse B near gate B13. Breastfeeding mothers can use the private breastfeeding units in Concourse B near gate B15 and Concourse A near gate A4. These rooms have a place to sit, a power outlet, and an AC unit.

  • How can I get downtown from CVG?

    CVG airport is about 13 miles Southwest of downtown Cincinnati. If you are on a budget, you can use a bus as a means of public transport to downtown. The buses depart from the east side of the baggage claim area. However, if you are late for your appointment consider using a taxi though it will be a bit expensive. Rental cars and hotel shuttles are also available.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati was $96 for a one-way ticket and $161 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Cincinnati.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $438 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $469 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cincinnati from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and CVG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $608 or less one-way and $467 or less round-trip.
  • PHL airport offers wheelchair assistance for travelers with reduced mobility. To get one, you should contact the airline you are flying with 48h before your scheduled departure time. Check the box with the question asking if you need special assistance, and indicate the type of assistance you want.
  • If you have an early flight departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), consider spending your night in one of the on-site hotels. Minute Suites is one of the hotels located at the airside between the link of Terminal A and B. Philadelphia Airport Marriott is another option. To access this hotel, use the sky bridge from the Terminal or free shuttles, which depart every 20min.
  • Philadelphia International Airport has insane traffic and long security lines. This being the case, consider getting at the airport 3-4h before your scheduled departure time.
  • If you lose your item at Cincinnati/NorthernKentucky International Airport (CVG), you need not stress. The airport has an online form whereby you fill out the type of item that was lost, the date of loss, where you lost it, and where you last saw the property.
  • If you have any questions or concerns at CVG airport, visit the Information desks for assistance. The desks are in different locations: in the baggage claim area, Concourse A near gate A2, and Concourse B near the food court.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4258 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

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

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

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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