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$40 Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati

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Cheapest round-trip
$144
Overall average: $249
Frontier
Fri 2/6Mon 2/9
PHX - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$169
Typical prices: $179-$372
Frontier
Thu 2/5Thu 2/12
PHX - CVG • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Phoenix to Cincinnati

Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
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9:22 am - 8:53 pm
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CVG
9h 31m1 stop
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6:38 pm - 9:05 pm
CVG
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PHX
4h 27mnonstop
$144Frontier
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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12:00 pm - 5:28 pm
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CVG
3h 28mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 6:24 pm
CVG
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PHX
6h 39m1 stop
$149Frontier
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
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12:00 pm - 5:28 pm
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CVG
3h 28mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 12:59 am
CVG
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PHX
13h 14m1 stop
$152Frontier
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Mar 1
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9:22 am - 8:53 pm
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CVG
9h 31m1 stop
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8:44 pm - 11:12 pm
CVG
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PHX
4h 28mnonstop
$156Frontier
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
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12:00 pm - 5:28 pm
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CVG
3h 28mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 12:13 am
CVG
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PHX
12h 28m2 stops
$157Frontier
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
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11:59 pm - 2:10 pm
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CVG
12h 11m1 stop
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3:43 pm - 5:09 pm
CVG
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4h 26mnonstop
$163Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
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9:59 am - 4:32 pm
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CVG
3h 33mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:09 am
CVG
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AZA
4h 09mnonstop
$187Allegiant Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
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2:06 pm - 7:27 pm
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3h 21mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 12:44 pm
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20h 19m2 stops
$272Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 18
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9:59 am - 4:32 pm
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3h 33mnonstop
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9:00 am - 9:42 am
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27h 42m2 stops
$366Allegiant Air
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:24 am - 3:51 pm
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3h 27mnonstop
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6:01 pm - 8:03 am
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41h 02m2 stops
$469Allegiant Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Phoenix to Cincinnati flights

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

What is the cheapest Phoenix to Cincinnati flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati costs $130 on the route between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Cincinnati (CVG). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 3% cheaper than other Phoenix-Cincinnati routes. The most popular route is between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) and Cincinnati (CVG).

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cincinnati on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Phoenix to Cincinnati. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Cincinnati is January, where tickets cost $234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $385 and $366 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Cincinnati, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$40
Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Cincinnati

When to book flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati was $40 for a one-way ticket and $144 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cincinnati from Phoenix.

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

    Phoenix is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Cincinnati. You will leave Phoenix from one of these airports: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You will be arriving at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Cincinnati.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cincinnati from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix 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 Phoenix up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Phoenix to Cincinnati?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Phoenix to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.
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Direct departures

Phoenix to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Allegiant Air

American Airlines, Allegiant Air

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Direct returns

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Phoenix

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Allegiant Air

American Airlines, Allegiant Air

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Phoenix to Cincinnati

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4256 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
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Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

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.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

2 of the seats in row 31 the entertainment system was not working, and one seat the tray table did not go all the way down. Flight arrived early and departed on time which was great.

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Advertised fruit trays with cheese, but only snacks handed out!

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Wasn't a Delta issue I don't think, but seems there was a Delta flight at each of the 2 Dallas airports at the same exact time, both to Atlanta. I was evidently booked on the one at Love Airport, but the Carey transport shuttle took me to DFW instead and I ended up missing the flight by just a few minutes. Was able to book a Southwest flight from Love Airport, but was a big loss of time and an inconvenience.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

I didn't like that my paid for seat was changed 2 hours before my flight.

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

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