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Among airlines operating Phoenix to Cincinnati flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Phoenix and Cincinnati. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air
• Southwest

Flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati may depart from several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF). Flights usually arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $388 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Phoenix to Cincinnati route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $357 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $414: a $57 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix to Cincinnati flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cincinnati are Great American Ballpark, Paycor Stadium and Heritage Bank Center. These are among the most viewed places in Cincinnati on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix to Cincinnati:

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 am and lands at 4:21 am
• Latest: departs at 5:54 pm and lands at 9:30 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $380. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati takes 3h 36m, covering 1,568 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Phoenix to Cincinnati are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 6h 06m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 13m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati range from $261 to $473, with an average of $380 over the past 12 months. Anything below $261 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix to Cincinnati flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.