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Cheapest round-trip
$122
Typical prices: $288-$133
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/13Fri 7/17
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Cheapest non-stop
$124
Typical prices: $258-$121
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CVG - AUS • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Austin (CVG-AUS)

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

Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 17
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3:25 pm - 4:59 pm
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2h 34mnonstop
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5:49 pm - 9:21 pm
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2h 32mnonstop
$122Allegiant Air
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
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$125Allegiant Air
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
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$133Allegiant Air
Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 17
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$138Allegiant Air
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
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$141Allegiant Air
Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17
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$148Allegiant Air
Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 17
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$155Multiple Airlines
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$166Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cincinnati to Austin flights

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

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

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

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

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

When flying from Cincinnati to Austin, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cincinnati, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Austin, 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 Cincinnati to Austin is August, where tickets cost $151 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $393 and $338 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $336 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Austin, 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 Cincinnati to Austin, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cincinnati to Austin

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to Austin

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FAQs for booking flights from Cincinnati to Austin

  • Are there nursing facilities at CVG?

    The airport has established four private nurse suites throughout the terminal, concourses, and administrative building. So, if you are traveling with an infant, you can take advantage of these facilities to make your baby comfortable before boarding your flight to CVG. They are equipped with sinks, baby changing tables and a power outlet suitable for pumping.

  • Where is the best place to spend the night at CVG?

    If you have scheduled an early morning flight from CVG and are looking for the best place to spend the night, look no further than Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Cincinnati Airport. Located 0.6 miles from the airport, the hotel provides excellent facilities and services, including shuttle transfers, an indoor pool and meals.

  • What can I do at or near AUS before my airport transfer?

    You can do multiple things at AUS before your airport transfer. If you are an art lover, you can stop by the main terminal and enjoy live music performances. Alternatively, you can visit duty-free shops and grab a last-minute souvenir. AUS also features the best culinary services.

  • How can I travel from AUS to downtown Austin?

    Austin is approximately 7 miles from AUS. The airport is connected through various modes of transport. You can decide to use the Capital Metro or SuperShuttle to travel this distance which takes approximately 35min to get to downtown. But, if you are in a hurry, taxis, rideshares and car rentals take 13min to cover the distance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Austin?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to Austin was $62 for a one-way ticket and $124 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Cincinnati to Austin?

    Cincinnati and Austin are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cincinnati from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky and will be arriving at Austin Bergstrom.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cincinnati to Austin?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cincinnati to Austin, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to Austin are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $448 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Cincinnati to Austin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Austin?

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and AUS 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 Cincinnati to Austin?

    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 Austin from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $236 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying out of Cincinnati to Austin, you will probably fly through Cincinnati Kentucky International Airport (CVG), the hub of many airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines in Cincinnati. On the other hand, when you arrive in Austin, you will most likely land at Austing Bergstrom International airport (AUS), the major airport serving Austin.
  • When flying out through CVG and looking for a place to leave your car, CVG features multiple parking options. If you want to park short-term, you can utilize the terminal garage, which charges per hour. Alternatively, you can opt for long-term Valupark parking, which is the most economical parking option at CVG.
  • Passengers flying out to Austin through CVG are recommended to arrive at the airport at least 2h before the flight departure time. This way, you will have ample time to check in, go through security screening and also have enough time to relax or explore the airport before boarding your flight.
  • AUS is a canine-friendly airport. Passengers who can’t part with their pets, such as dogs, will find these pet relief facilities outside Barbara Jordan Terminal. Further, a beautifully planted and well-lit dog walk at the airport provides respite for animals and space for you to stretch your legs. The dog walk has a pet water fountain, trash cans and dog waste pick-up bags. In addition, both ends of the parking garage have dog walks outside the lowest level. While at the airport, your pet must remain in its carriers.
  • If you have some time at AUS and are looking for a place to relax after a long flight, explore the many lounges within the airport that offer top-notch services and amenities, including meals and showers. The United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club located at the single term are some of the airline-operated lounges in AUS. These lounges have different regulations, so confirm with your airline before making any reservations.

Prefer to fly direct from Cincinnati to Austin?

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

Direct departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Allegiant Air,Delta,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air,Delta,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Austin Bergstrom to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

Allegiant Air,Delta,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air,Delta,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cincinnati to Austin

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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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!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
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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!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

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.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

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.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The flight took off an hour late which made the connection concerning

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

It was what i expected. I like the movies you can access from your phone. It would be nice if there was a gluten free snack offered. But I did bring my own snack knowing there would not be a gluten free option

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

We got delayed getting out of DFW for broken overhead bins. Once the flight got underway the captain kept the seatbelt sign lit the entire flight despite little perceptible turbulence, preventing use of the rest rooms and any sort of refreshment service in the main cabin.

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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