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$70 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

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Cheapest round-trip
$140
Typical prices: $487-$360
Frontier
Fri 5/15Mon 5/18
PHL - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$389
Typical prices: $519-$457
American Airlines
Wed 7/15Sat 7/18
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

Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
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8:35 pm - 12:00 pm
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15h 25m
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2:12 pm - 12:44 am
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PHL
10h 32m
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$140Frontier
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
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9:12 pm - 10:06 am
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12h 54m
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9:30 pm - 8:59 am
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PHL
11h 29m
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$160Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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8:44 pm - 12:20 pm
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CVG
15h 36m
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2:12 pm - 3:42 pm
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PHL
25h 30m
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$172Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
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8:44 pm - 12:20 pm
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CVG
15h 36m
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12:12 pm - 12:44 am
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PHL
36h 32m
2 stops
$178Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
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6:30 am - 11:41 am
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5h 11m
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12:46 pm - 7:14 pm
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6h 28m
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$180Frontier
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
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5:04 pm - 11:29 pm
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6h 25m
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9:30 pm - 8:59 am
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11h 29m
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$181Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
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6:00 am - 8:48 am
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26h 48m
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12:12 pm - 11:53 pm
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35h 41m
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$182Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
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8:00 am - 8:35 pm
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12h 35m
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2:20 pm - 3:37 pm
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25h 17m
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$184Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 24
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5:37 am - 1:17 pm
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7h 40m
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2:30 pm - 10:51 pm
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8h 21m
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$185Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Thu, Jun 4
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6:00 am - 8:48 am
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26h 48m
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12:12 pm - 12:44 am
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36h 32m
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$186Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati departing in May.

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, Wednesday 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 November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $469 and $468 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 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$70
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 $70 for a one-way ticket and $140 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 $407 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 $361 or less one-way and $420 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cincinnati. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

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.

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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.

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