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Among airlines operating Cincinnati to Phoenix flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Cincinnati and Phoenix. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air
• Southwest

Flights from Cincinnati to Phoenix usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and may arrive at several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cincinnati to Phoenix:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $371 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Cincinnati to Phoenix most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Cincinnati to Phoenix route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $312 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $409: a $97 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cincinnati to Phoenix flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cincinnati to Phoenix:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 11:33 am
• Latest: departs at 8:46 pm and lands at 1:04 am.

The flight takes about 4h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $367. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Phoenix takes 4h 18m, covering 1,568 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $255 to $2,009. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cincinnati to Phoenix are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 57m, compared with 6h 03m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 06m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Phoenix is 3 hours behind Cincinnati (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Phoenix is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) — daily rates from around $18:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — daily rates from around $28:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Phoenix range from $262 to $472, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $262 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Cincinnati to Phoenix flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.