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Cheapest round-trip
$277
Typical prices: $276-$410
Frontier
Wed 8/26Mon 8/31
CVG - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$278
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/8Tue 9/15
CVG - SFO • Non-stop
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Tue, Thu, Sun
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 5h 08m
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Cheapest • Avg $216 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 43m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco (CVG-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
12:26 pm - 7:03 pm
CVG
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SFO
9h 37m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 11:21 am
SFO
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CVG
12h 51m
2 stops
$277Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:29 pm - 8:43 am
CVG
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SFO
13h 14m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 8:23 pm
SFO
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CVG
4h 36mnonstop
$277Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Breeze Airways Logo
9:54 am - 12:02 pm
CVG
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SFO
5h 08mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:46 pm - 8:17 pm
SFO
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CVG
4h 31mnonstop
$278Breeze Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
Frontier Logo
12:43 pm - 7:48 pm
CVG
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SFO
10h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:48 pm - 11:43 am
SFO
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CVG
9h 55m
1 stop
$278Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:54 am - 12:02 pm
CVG
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SFO
5h 08mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:29 am - 11:21 am
SFO
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CVG
31h 52m
2 stops
$278Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Breeze Airways Logo
9:54 am - 12:02 pm
CVG
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SFO
5h 08mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:47 pm - 8:23 pm
SFO
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CVG
4h 36mnonstop
$287Breeze Airways
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:00 pm
CVG
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SFO
7h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:24 am
SFO
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CVG
6h 54m
1 stop
$311United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:25 am
CVG
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SFO
7h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 11:26 am
SFO
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CVG
7h 51m
1 stop
$311United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 11:55 pm
CVG
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SFO
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 6:45 pm
SFO
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CVG
7h 40m
1 stop
$311Southwest
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:55 pm
CVG
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 10:25 pm
SFO
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CVG
7h 15m
1 stop
$311Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cincinnati to San Francisco flights

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

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 San Francisco departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Cincinnati usually cost between $276 and $428 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $277 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 16-Aug 25).

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cincinnati, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is September, where tickets cost $324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $467 and $410 respectively.

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

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 $398 on average.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cincinnati to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

  • What type of flights are available from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

    There are only connecting flight available for passengers flying between these two destinations. Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines offer flights in this route with layovers at Denver International Airport (DEN), Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

  • What are the hotels near the CVG Airport?

    If you have an early morning departure, you can choose to spend the night in the Hampton Inn located 2.4 miles from the airport. Also, you can choose to spend the night in the Aloft Newport on the Levee Hotel located 15 miles from the airport. You can also book the hotel of your choice through KAYAK.

  • Where are the pet relief areas in San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    SFO has a variety of pet relief areas and outdoor locations. Both pre and post-security options allow pet parents to make the most of their time while reducing security lines. The three main facilities in the airport are: Terminal 1, which has two outdoor and one indoor location; Terminal 2, which has one post-security station and two indoor locations; and the International Terminal, which has an indoor location.

  • Where are the lactation zones at CVG Airport?

    There are a couple of lactation zones within CVG, where lactating mothers can feed their babies as well as use breast pumps to make for a convenient trip within the airport.

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

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cincinnati and lands in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 08m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco was $154 for a one-way ticket and $277 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Cincinnati you will be using Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

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

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cincinnati to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $359 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $305 or less round-trip.
  • If you have a late-night arrival into the San Francisco Airport (SFO), you can choose to spend the night in the Grand Hyatt hotel located atthe airport. The La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located 3.5 miles away, is also a convenient hotel to book a room in.
  • There are a couple of lounges in the San Francisco Airport (SFO) which you can use when traveling through the airport such as the KLM Lounge near Gate A1 in Terminal A and the American Airlines Admirals Club near Gate B13 of Terminal 1.
  • The pet relief areas at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are located inside and outside of the terminals. The inside location is on the ground level near the baggage claim area, while the outdoor location is on the concourse level. The areas are not accessible by the public. Customers must first go through the TSA security checkpoint to enter the area. Passengers are required to contact their airlines to determine if their pet can be transported in cargo or as a service animal.
  • One of the children's play areas in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located near Gate 87A, and it features a variety of attractions, including a huge bird encounter space and interactive butterflies. Another play area for kids is in Terminal 2, close to Gates 54A and 58B. This area features a variety of interactive play stations and twirling seats.
  • CVG Airport has a couple of lounges such as the Escape Lounge in Concourse B, the Club at CVG in Concourse A, and the Delta Sky Club in Concourse B.

Prefer to fly direct from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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