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$49 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cincinnati (CHI-CVG)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago 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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6:07 pm - 8:34 amMDW-CVG
13h 27m1 stop
6:38 pm - 11:50 pmCVG-MDW
6h 12m1 stop
$107Frontier
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mar., may. 21 - mié., may. 22
7:00 am - 2:25 pmORD-CVG
6h 25m1 stop
12:15 pm - 11:58 pmCVG-ORD
12h 43m1 stop
$108Frontier
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mar., may. 21 - mié., may. 22
7:09 am - 1:40 pmORD-CVG
5h 31m1 stop
8:01 pm - 11:54 pmCVG-ORD
4h 53m1 stop
$144Delta
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mar., may. 28 - mar., jun. 4
6:20 pm - 8:44 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
6:31 pm - 11:54 pmCVG-ORD
6h 23m1 stop
mar., may. 28 - mar., jun. 4
6:20 pm - 8:44 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
11:10 am - 11:44 amCVG-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
$153United Airlines
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mar., may. 28 - mar., jun. 4
8:45 am - 1:40 pmORD-CVG
3h 55m1 stop
8:01 pm - 11:54 pmCVG-ORD
4h 53m1 stop
$156Delta
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jue., may. 30 - lun., jun. 3
6:20 pm - 8:44 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
7:15 am - 7:45 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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mar., jun. 4 - mar., jun. 11
8:00 am - 10:18 amORD-CVG
1h 18mnonstop
6:00 pm - 9:29 pmCVG-ORD
4h 29m1 stop
$175American Airlines
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jue., may. 30 - lun., jun. 3
10:03 am - 11:24 pmORD-CVG
12h 21m2 stops
8:47 pm - 5:40 pmCVG-ORD
21h 53m2 stops
lun., jun. 3 - mar., jun. 4
5:30 am - 11:34 amORD-CVG
5h 04m1 stop
5:17 pm - 5:45 pmCVG-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$191American Airlines
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jue., jun. 27 - lun., jul. 1

Flights from Chicago to Cincinnati - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Cincinnati flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Cincinnati.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cincinnati cost $48 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cincinnati. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $150.

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

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Cincinnati clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cincinnati on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Cincinnati is September, where tickets cost $233 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $438 and $322 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago to Cincinnati found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $49. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $107 and Delta from $144.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Cincinnati?

In normal times, United Airlines flies from Chicago to Cincinnati up to 9 times per day, American Airlines up to 8 times per day, and Southwest up to 4 times per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Cincinnati?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Cincinnati. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $140 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Cincinnati per day?

Each day, there are between 21 and 23 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Cincinnati, with an average flight time of 1h 17m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 157 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Cincinnati?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 14m, covering a distance of 250 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 7:10 am and will be landing in Cincinnati at 9:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Cincinnati?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Cincinnati jets off at 9:55 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 54% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cincinnati

When to book flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cincinnati based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

  • Does CVG have workstations?

    If you’re in Cincinnati for business, you can do some final touches at CVG, as this airport features several work zones. Found near Gates 9, 10, and 32, these workstations are equipped with secure networks, speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, and work tables.

  • Are there nursing rooms at ORD?

    If you want to breastfeed your baby at ORD, you can do so without difficulty, given that this airport features numerous nursing rooms. These nursing rooms are adjacent to Gate B10 in Terminal 1, between Gates E5 and F9 in Terminal 2, a short distance from the Urban Garden in Terminal 3’s Rotunda, and near Gate M14 in Terminal 5.

  • What are the most convenient public means of traveling to MDW from downtown Chicago?

    To travel from downtown Chicago to MDW, you can board a taxi, bus, or train. Of the three, trains are the most convenient. This is as the trains that cover this route are affordable and quick, whereas the taxis are relatively expensive, and the buses tend to be slow.

  • Where can I recharge at CVG before departing the airport?

    If you’d like to recharge at CVG before proceeding with your journey, you can take advantage of the airport’s rest zone. Located in Concourse B, near the food court, this zone features sizeable seats and vending machines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati was $49 for a one-way ticket and $107 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky is the only airport in Cincinnati. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Cincinnati flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Iberia, Air Canada, British Airways, and Finnair.

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

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Cincinnati flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Cincinnati?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $258 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $264 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cincinnati from Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Cincinnati

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $129 or less one-way and $253 or less round-trip.
  • In Chicago, you’ll board your flight to Cincinnati/North Kentucky International Airport (CVG) at either Midway International Airport (MDW) or O’Hare International Airport (ORD). When booking your flight to CVG, it’s advisable that you choose one that takes off at MDW. This is because, at this airport, you’ll find it easier to board your flight, as it has lesser passenger traffic than ORD.
  • If you choose to board your flight to CVG at ORD, on the date you’re scheduled to travel, you should get to the airport at least 2h before your flight. Getting to the airport this early will give you enough time to navigate the traffic you’ll come across when entering the airport, go through the airport’s security checkpoints, and explore fun destinations within the airport.
  • At either MDW or ORD, you can receive assisted travel services. If you’d like to receive some, you should inform the TSA Care office of your preferred airport of the special assistance you need at least 72 hours before your flight. If you do so, on the date you’ll be traveling to CVG, you’ll be welcomed by a TSA Care official who will ensure that all your needs are met.
  • If you’d like some assistance once you land at CVG, you should visit one of the airport’s information desks. You can find one near the Baggage Claim Area of the airport’s landside, Gate A2 in Concourse A, and the food court in Concourse B.
  • Before leaving CVG, you can enjoy a variety of quality dishes, as this airport features a number of dining options. At this airport, you can order a burger at Bruegger’s in Concourse B, and an American-styled dish at The Local in Concourse A, or have a drink at Christian Moerlein Taproom near Gate A15.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Cinci./N. Kentucky, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Nonstop returns

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Cincinnati

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago 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 Chicago 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11043 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
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Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024ORD - PHX
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Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Poor on time performance. Flight was delayed due to a lightbulb. No updates from the pilot. Plane was dirty and hot, AC didn't work well.

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Cincinnati found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/21mar.
1 stopFrontier
6h 25mORD-CVG
$49
5/29mié.
1 stop
13h 27mORD-CVG
$75
5/29mié.
1 stopDelta
5h 22mMDW-CVG
$78
6/18mar.
1 stopDelta
3h 31mORD-CVG
$78
5/26dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 24mORD-CVG
$79
6/18mar.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 17mORD-CVG
$109
6/6jue.
1 stopAllegiant Air
12h 33mMDW-CVG
$123
5/26dom.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 56mORD-CVG
$143
5/21mar.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 21mORD-CVG
$167
5/24vie.
2 stopsAllegiant Air
13h 12mMDW-CVG
$267

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/13lun.
multi-stopFrontier
6h 35mORD-CVG
5/14mar.
multi-stopFrontier
7h 58mCVG-ORD
$247
5/12dom.
multi-stopFrontier
11h 49mMDW-CVG
5/14mar.
multi-stopFrontier
11h 36mCVG-MDW
$257
5/12dom.
multi-stop
9h 16mORD-CVG
5/14mar.
multi-stop
21h 53mCVG-ORD
$258
5/12dom.
multi-stop
9h 16mORD-CVG
5/15mié.
multi-stop
10h 46mCVG-ORD
$263
5/12dom.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 20mORD-CVG
5/15mié.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 32mCVG-ORD
$445
5/9jue.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 14mORD-CVG
5/11sáb.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 29mCVG-ORD
$453
5/12dom.
multi-stopDelta
3h 08mMDW-CVG
5/14mar.
multi-stopDelta
9h 36mCVG-MDW
$455
5/10vie.
multi-stopDelta
9h 25mORD-CVG
5/16jue.
multi-stopDelta
5h 02mCVG-ORD
$469
5/12dom.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 56mORD-CVG
5/15mié.
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 25mCVG-ORD
$562
5/13lun.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 20mORD-CVG
5/13lun.
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 32mCVG-ORD
$751

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Flights to Cincinnati

Destination:

Cincinnati (CVG)United States

Return flight deals:

Cincinnati - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$450
$415
$432
$150

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Cincinnati

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,4601h 14m
Trains$1678h 32m
Buses$16811h 01m