CVG - SJC

$120 Find Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Jose

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Cheapest round-trip
$318
Overall average: $425
Alaska Airlines, Frontier
Tue 4/14Thu 4/16
CVG - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$120
Typical prices: $178-$232
Frontier
Sun 5/10
CVG - SJC • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $323 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cincinnati and San Jose. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $283 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 54m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Jose (CVG-SJC)

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

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16
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7:29 pm - 8:00 pm
CVG
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SJC
27h 31m
1 stop
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8:11 pm - 5:53 am
SJC
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CVG
6h 42m
1 stop
$318Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 11
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6:30 am - 5:52 pm
CVG
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SJC
14h 22m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:36 am - 7:18 pm
SJC
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CVG
8h 42m
1 stop
$323Delta
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 17
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8:38 pm - 5:44 pm
CVG
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SJC
24h 06m
1 stop
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2:12 pm - 11:41 am
SJC
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CVG
18h 29m
2 stops
$329Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:15 am - 1:18 pm
CVG
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SJC
10h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 5:00 am
SJC
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CVG
8h 00m
1 stop
$335Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 12
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7:00 am - 12:23 pm
CVG
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SJC
8h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:36 am - 7:18 pm
SJC
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CVG
8h 42m
1 stop
$339Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:15 am - 1:18 pm
CVG
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SJC
10h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 12:11 am
SJC
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CVG
11h 01m
2 stops
$340Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, May 10
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7:29 pm - 1:35 pm
CVG
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SJC
21h 06m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:58 pm
SJC
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CVG
8h 43m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 11
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7:00 am - 3:08 pm
CVG
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SJC
11h 08m
2 stops
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7:36 am - 7:18 pm
SJC
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CVG
8h 42m
1 stop
$344Delta
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:06 pm
CVG
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SJC
10h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:10 pm
SJC
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CVG
11h 00m
2 stops
$345American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
7:19 am - 4:08 pm
CVG
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SJC
11h 49m
2 stops
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8:45 pm - 10:23 am
SJC
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CVG
10h 38m
2 stops
$349Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cincinnati to San Jose flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to San Jose, 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 Jose is November, where tickets cost $285 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $517 and $446 respectively.

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

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 Jose, 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 Jose, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to San Jose

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to San Jose was $120 for a one-way ticket and $318 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to San Jose are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $466 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 $389 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Jose.

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

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

    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 Jose with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and SJC 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 Jose?

    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 Jose from Cincinnati up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cincinnati to San Jose

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
8.6Crew
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7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Seat was extremely hard which made even a short 1 hour 20 minute flight fairly uncomfortable.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

Only water, tea or coffee served midflight, even to comfort seating. Man next to me needed two seats and took up a portion of my seat and Delta did nothing.

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

My flight was delayed. We left at midnight. I got to Greensboro (GSO) at 1am. All of AA's flights in/out of Charlotte always seem to be delayed or canceled. It took me all day on Sunday to get to my destination of Cincinnati from Greensboro. I had to be rerouted through Chicago because my original flight was canceled as the door to plane was closing in GSO. The saddest part is I could have driven and arrived sooner. . . I recognize there is a lot going on that impacts travel. This week it was weather. Yesterday in Cincinnati it was President Trump. But as a frequent flyer, the flight from South Bend to Charlotte always runs late. The subsequent flight to Greensboro is always midnight to 2am. . . I do want to give props the Charlotte boarding crew. They had four flights going out of the same area at the same time. They turned it quickly and mitigated the grumbling from the crowd.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

There was a delay with the plan which cause the flight to leave later and once arrived in Chicago there was another delay and some passengers missed their connecting flights

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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

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

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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