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$72 Find Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh

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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh (CVG-RDU)

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

Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
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3:52 pm - 8:37 pmCVG-RDU
4h 45m1 stop
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5:23 pm - 1:40 amRDU-CVG
8h 17m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
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6:05 am - 5:11 pmCVG-RDU
11h 06m1 stop
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10:48 am - 9:59 pmRDU-CVG
11h 11m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 17
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12:52 pm - 10:59 pmCVG-RDU
10h 07m1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:10 pmRDU-CVG
10h 55m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
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6:35 am - 3:54 pmCVG-RDU
9h 19m1 stop
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3:51 pm - 12:53 amRDU-CVG
9h 02m1 stop
$167Frontier
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19
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12:52 pm - 11:00 pmCVG-RDU
10h 08m1 stop
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3:51 pm - 12:53 amRDU-CVG
9h 02m1 stop
$168Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
Frontier Logo
12:01 pm - 8:49 pmCVG-RDU
8h 48m1 stop
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11:07 am - 11:59 pmRDU-CVG
12h 52m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 17
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 3:37 pmCVG-RDU
20h 10m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 10:30 amRDU-CVG
15h 15m1 stop
$182Frontier
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Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 3
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6:05 am - 5:11 pmCVG-RDU
11h 06m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 4:39 pmRDU-CVG
19h 14m2 stops
$186Frontier
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
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7:27 pm - 6:20 pmCVG-RDU
22h 53m1 stop
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6:30 am - 8:45 pmRDU-CVG
14h 15m1 stop
$195Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 8:57 amCVG-RDU
17h 25m1 stop
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9:23 am - 11:32 pmRDU-CVG
14h 09m1 stop
$213Multiple Airlines
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Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
American's Basic Economy has low fares but no free bags.
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom in economy.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 7% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$143
Typical prices: $192-407
Frontier
Wed 9/24Mon 9/29
CVG - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$319
Typical prices: $244-339
Delta
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CVG - RDU • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh

 
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Comfort Plus provides extra legroom and is located in the front section of the economy cabin.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing connectivity.

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Frontier

Basic Fare includes only a personal item; carry-on and seat selection cost extra.


Economy Bundle offers a carry-on bag and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.

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American Airlines

Basic Economy offers low fares but includes late boarding and no free checked bags.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing short flight comfort.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cincinnati to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh is June, where tickets cost $331 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $399 and $391 respectively.

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

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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh

When to book flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh

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

  • What airlines offer first-class upgrades from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    Delta and American Airlines allow passengers to upgrade from economy to first class based on availability via airline miles or covering the ticket variance. Southwest Airlines is renowned for its open seating policy, but they do offer a Business Select fare class, which comes with benefits such as priority boarding and an upgraded flight experience.

  • Which airlines offer convenient travel with pets from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    On domestic flights between Cincinnati and Raleigh, Delta, United, and American Airlines allow small dogs, cats, and household birds to travel in the cabin with their owners. Bookings are crucial for pet travel given that the number of pets permitted for each flight is constrained.

  • What airlines provide special food choices for flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    Delta and United Airlines provide special food choices for those traveling with specific dietary requirements, including halal, vegan, kosher, vegetarian, and diabetic meals upon request. To guarantee that your desires are catered to as best as possible, you should make arrangements well in advance via the customer service department or during the booking procedure.

  • Which airline has the most favorable luggage regulations for flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    Delta and American Airlines allow one baggage with dimensions not greater than 22.1 x 14.4 x 9 inches alongside a single personal bag that fits under the seat in front of you. Frontier Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier, so carry-on bags cost extra, and the dimensions and weight restrictions for carry-on luggage differ depending on the ticket type and reservation method.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh was $72 for a one-way ticket and $143 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cincinnati to Raleigh flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cincinnati and Raleigh.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $374 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $399 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Raleigh.

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

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

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and RDU 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $428 or less one-way and $368 or less round-trip.
  • Layovers on flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Raleigh (RDU) occur at different airports, and the layover duration varies based on the airline and flight schedule. American Airlines offers layover flights on this route and common layover hubs include Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Delta Air Lines operates layover flights between Cincinnati and Raleigh with common layover cities being Atlanta, Detroit, and Minneapolis.
  • Delta, Frontier and United Airlines follow the “lap child” policy that applies in domestic flights, where infants under the age of two years sit on an adult’s lap during flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh. It is advised to inform the airline at the time of booking that you will be traveling with a lap child. The airline will then add the child's information to the reservation and provide further instructions on boarding procedures and any necessary documentation for the infant.
  • Delta, Alaska, and United Airlines have pledged to reduce carbon emissions and invest in more fuel-efficient aircraft on flights between Cincinnati and Raleigh. They have set lofty sustainability objectives and have been recognized for their efforts to combat climate change.
  • Airlines such as United, Delta, and American Airlines have processes in place to help and guide travelers with disabilities during their flight from Cincinnati to Rayleigh, such as priority boarding, special seating with quick navigation to restrooms, and in-flight assistance such as maneuvering inside the plane, handling personal items, and meeting particular food preferences.
  • Delta, Frontier, United and American Airlines are the main airlines in the United States, with vast local route networks, making them major operators on flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh. As a result, passengers have the option of selecting airlines that fit their travel plans and budget.

Prefer to fly direct from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

 
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 Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Cincinnati to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cincinnati to Raleigh. 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 Cincinnati to Raleigh? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

Mechanical delay and no compensation. Missed connection as a result of their delay. Mediocre performance and service. Horrible airline currently with horrible culture.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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