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$83 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

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Cheapest round-trip
$168
Overall average: $415
Frontier
Thu 5/14Mon 5/18
PHL - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$389
Typical prices: $425-$508
American Airlines
Sat 4/18Tue 4/21
PHL - CVG • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati (PHL-CVG)

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

Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
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5:32 pm - 10:50 am
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2:12 pm - 5:06 pm
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26h 54m
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$168Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
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27h 42m
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25h 28m
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$171Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
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6:12 pm - 9:54 pm
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27h 42m
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3:38 pm - 5:06 pm
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25h 28m
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$174Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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10h 33m
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3:38 pm - 9:49 am
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18h 11m
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$177Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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15h 06m
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3:32 pm - 12:20 am
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$180Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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9h 25m
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$185Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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25h 28m
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$187Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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$189Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Cincinnati flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati is January, where tickets cost $264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $478 and $469 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

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

  • Which airlines have lounges in Philadelphia International Airport?

    If you would love to fly with an airline with a lounge at PHL, America Airlines is the airline. The American Admirals has four locations: Terminal A East at the airside, TA West at the airside on the Mezzanine Level, on the airside between Concourse B and C, and Concourse F at the airside second floor above the food court. Delta Airlines also has a lounge in Terminal D at the airside. United Airlines is another with a lounge located in Terminal D at the airside between Terminal C and D on level 2.

  • Is PHL the only airport in Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is one of the airports you can depart from in Philadelphia. About 2 miles away northwest of Trenton is Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). If you are in Allenton, you can depart from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

  • Are there baby facilities at CVG?

    If you would like to change your baby's diaper, CVG has diaper changing facilities. These facilities are well-equipped with a diaper changing table. You can find one in Concourse A near gate A11 and Concourse B near gate B13. Breastfeeding mothers can use the private breastfeeding units in Concourse B near gate B15 and Concourse A near gate A4. These rooms have a place to sit, a power outlet, and an AC unit.

  • How can I get downtown from CVG?

    CVG airport is about 13 miles Southwest of downtown Cincinnati. If you are on a budget, you can use a bus as a means of public transport to downtown. The buses depart from the east side of the baggage claim area. However, if you are late for your appointment consider using a taxi though it will be a bit expensive. Rental cars and hotel shuttles are also available.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati was $83 for a one-way ticket and $168 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $381 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 $301 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati.

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

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

    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 Cincinnati with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and CVG 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    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 Cincinnati from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $402 or less one-way and $411 or less round-trip.
  • PHL airport offers wheelchair assistance for travelers with reduced mobility. To get one, you should contact the airline you are flying with 48h before your scheduled departure time. Check the box with the question asking if you need special assistance, and indicate the type of assistance you want.
  • If you have an early flight departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), consider spending your night in one of the on-site hotels. Minute Suites is one of the hotels located at the airside between the link of Terminal A and B. Philadelphia Airport Marriott is another option. To access this hotel, use the sky bridge from the Terminal or free shuttles, which depart every 20min.
  • Philadelphia International Airport has insane traffic and long security lines. This being the case, consider getting at the airport 3-4h before your scheduled departure time.
  • If you lose your item at Cincinnati/NorthernKentucky International Airport (CVG), you need not stress. The airport has an online form whereby you fill out the type of item that was lost, the date of loss, where you lost it, and where you last saw the property.
  • If you have any questions or concerns at CVG airport, visit the Information desks for assistance. The desks are in different locations: in the baggage claim area, Concourse A near gate A2, and Concourse B near the food court.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

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

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

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

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

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.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

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

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

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.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

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