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$99 Find cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Diego

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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to San Diego (CVG-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to San Diego 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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9:30 pm - 7:04 amCVG-SAN
12h 34m1 stop
8:54 am - 11:11 pmSAN-CVG
11h 17m1 stop
$186Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
9:30 pm - 1:29 pmCVG-SAN
18h 59m1 stop
7:24 am - 10:19 amSAN-CVG
23h 55m1 stop
$205Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 14
6:40 am - 11:21 amCVG-SAN
7h 41m1 stop
10:50 pm - 9:36 amSAN-CVG
7h 46m1 stop
$248Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 4
10:07 am - 11:48 amCVG-SAN
4h 41mnonstop
12:34 pm - 8:05 pmSAN-CVG
4h 31mnonstop
$268Breeze Airways
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
6:15 am - 12:56 pmCVG-SAN
9h 41m1 stop
10:31 pm - 10:11 amSAN-CVG
8h 40m1 stop
$270American Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Fri, May 31
6:31 pm - 11:28 pmCVG-SAN
7h 57m1 stop
1:02 pm - 12:20 amSAN-CVG
8h 18m1 stop
$272Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
10:07 am - 11:48 amCVG-SAN
4h 41mnonstop
12:34 pm - 8:05 pmSAN-CVG
4h 31mnonstop
$278Breeze Airways
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Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 25
3:47 pm - 8:28 pmCVG-SAN
7h 41m1 stop
10:31 pm - 10:11 amSAN-CVG
8h 40m1 stop
$285American Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmCVG-SAN
7h 30m1 stop
7:18 pm - 10:11 amSAN-CVG
11h 53m2 stops
$293United Airlines
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Mon, May 13 - Mon, May 20
11:10 am - 8:25 pmCVG-SAN
12h 15m2 stops
1:45 pm - 11:17 pmSAN-CVG
6h 32m1 stop
$403United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 18

Flights from Cincinnati to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Cincinnati to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cincinnati, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cincinnati to San Diego, 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 San Diego is May, where tickets cost $270 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $434 and $433 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cincinnati to San Diego, 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 Cincinnati to San Diego, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $99. KAYAK users also found Cincinnati to San Diego round-trip flights on Frontier from $186 and on Delta from $248.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cincinnati and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cincinnati to San Diego.
There is just one airline that flies from Cincinnati to San Diego direct and that is Breeze Airways. The best one-way deal found from Breeze Airways for the route is $206.

How many flights are there between Cincinnati and San Diego per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cincinnati and lands in San Diego, with an average flight time of 4h 41m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Cincinnati to San Diego take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to San Diego from Cincinnati is typically 4h 41m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,861 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cincinnati to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cincinnati at 10:07 am and will be landing in San Diego at 11:48 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Cincinnati to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cincinnati to San Diego jets off at 10:07 am and lands at 11:48 am.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to San Diego

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

  • How is parking at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?

    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has several parking lots for both passengers who want to leave their cars at the airport as they fly out and those who just want to park for a few hours. For passengers who want to park long-term, you can park at the Valupark and Economy parking lot. People parking for a few hours can use the terminal garage parking lot onsite at the airport. The airport also offers shuttle services that drop and pick up passengers and has a spot at the terminal.

  • Where can I spend the night at San Diego Airport?

    San Diego airport does not have places designed for sleeping. However, you can spend the night in the seats within the airport. You can carry an extra travel blanket and something soft to sleep on. The landside sleepers should head to the northwest corner of the terminal 2 check-in area, there are benches that are armrests free although hard, hence not very comfortable. For a good night's sleep, book an onsite hotel in SAN.

  • What kind of amenities are available for nursing mothers at San Diego International Airport?

    Nursing mothers will find at least a designated private and secure nursing lounge at SAN. The lactation room is located near Gates 34 and 35 in Terminal 2, and you can find another one in Terminal 1. The room has a rocking chair to help rock the baby when they are fussy. It also contains electrical outlets for pumping.

  • What kind of pet services does CVG offer?

    If you are traveling with your furry friend, you will find designated pet relief areas at CVG that you can utilize at no extra cost. These relief facilities are located in Concourse B, near gate B13, and near gate A18 in Concourse A. You can also use the one near the Baggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego was $99 for a one-way ticket and $186 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cincinnati to San Diego?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cincinnati to San Diego flight route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cincinnati to San Diego on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cincinnati to San Diego, Delta or Breeze Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to San Diego are Delta and Breeze Airways. With an average price for the route of $471 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Breeze Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $288 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

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

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and SAN 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego from Cincinnati 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 CVG to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $136 or less one-way and $255 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Cincinnati through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), you must be at the airport at least 2h before your departure time. As a result, you will have sufficient time to go through the security checkpoints, get your boarding pass, and arrive at your gate on time.
  • If you are looking for special information at San Diego International Airport (SAN), make your way to the information desk located at terminal 3. Alternatively, you can also ask any of the airport staff members closer to you for any information you want.
  • If you want to grab something to eat before you board your flight at CVG, there are several restaurants located in terminal 3 offering exquisite cuisines. On the other hand, you can decide to explore the airline-operated lounges, which offer exceptional meals and drinks to guests. Note that the lounges have different rules and regulations, so ensure that you confirm before deciding on one.
  • Flights from Cincinnati to San Diego don’t offer the same inflight services. Hence, if you are looking for a particular service that you would like to use onboard, ensure you confirm with the airline you want to book. For instance, Allegiant Airlines offers meals, drinks, extra travel blankets, and eye folds.
  • If you are a person with a hidden disability and want to access mobility services at the San Diego airport, make sure you inform the airport officials before your arrival. This will help with arranging the services you need for easy navigation through the airport. SAN is equipped with elevators, wheelchair restrooms, and shuttles. You can also request extra assistance.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Cincinnati to San Diego?

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

Nonstop departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Diego

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cincinnati to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Diego. 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10818 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Crew was not helpful. Other passengers in first class were over served blatantly over intoxicated.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

It helps manage expectations to know that this is a discount airline. I brought my own snacks so that I wouldn't have to buy something if I got hungry or thirsty for soda during the flight. One of my seat mates was unaware that he would have to pay $4 for a Coke and was a bit upset. He hadn't listened to the flight attendant say "Drinks for purchase?". All of the employees I interacted with were friendly and professional. My one complaint is that the overhead bins are very low when they are open. I was heading for the middle seat and unexpectedly hit the top of my head on the bottom of the open overhead bin. The headrests were also a little uncomfortable. But overall, for the price, it was a decent value, and I would fly Breeze again.

Flight was on time. The crew was efficient and kind.

Did not like the fact that I was charged to take on a bag I usually put in the overhead

My flight was delayed, not by much.?very good communication during fest and waiting to board.

Communication with airline electronically was difficult. No number seemed available to talk to customer service.

What could have been better is if Discover credit card would be able to purchase food

Crew was inconsistent in instructions in advising passengers about seat backs during take off. Perfunctory announcements except from cabin.

The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.

The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

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.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

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.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

Poor communication. Plane was available, but crew to fly. It was not so flight was delayed. Our flight was overbooked, so carry-on. Baggage was denied without proper notification before hand. Cost of bags to be checked is outrageous.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cincinnati to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/2Sun
1 stopFrontier
7h 08mCVG-SAN
$99
6/2Sun
1 stopFrontier
7h 08mCVG-SAN
$100
6/2Sun
2 stops
22h 57mCVG-SAN
$101
6/4Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 41mCVG-SAN
$124
7/14Sun
nonstopBreeze Airways
4h 41mCVG-SAN
$139
6/3Mon
1 stopDelta
9h 45mCVG-SAN
$144
5/19Sun
nonstopBreeze Airways
4h 41mCVG-SAN
$145
6/19Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 45mCVG-SAN
$153
6/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 18mCVG-SAN
$208
6/4Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 03mCVG-SAN
$254

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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 Cincinnati to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
20h 10mCVG-SAN
5/18Sat
multi-stopFrontier
13h 35mSAN-CVG
$264
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
20h 10mCVG-SAN
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
26h 00mSAN-CVG
$288
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
7h 50mCVG-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stopFrontier
18h 38mSAN-CVG
$304
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
28h 05mCVG-SAN
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
28h 22mSAN-CVG
$323
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
7h 30mCVG-SAN
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
12h 20mSAN-CVG
$338
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
20h 56mCVG-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stopFrontier
23h 53mSAN-CVG
$347
5/11Sat
multi-stop
25h 06mCVG-SAN
5/18Sat
multi-stop
20h 34mSAN-CVG
$435
5/11Sat
multi-stop
25h 06mCVG-SAN
5/18Sat
multi-stop
17h 05mSAN-CVG
$520
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 10mCVG-SAN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 53mSAN-CVG
$582
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 16mCVG-SAN
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 53mSAN-CVG
$797

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Cincinnati - San Diego Flights

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Cincinnati (CVG)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Return flight deals:

San Diego - Cincinnati

Cabin classes:

$224