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Cheapest round-trip
$216
Typical prices: $230-$403
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PHX - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$227
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AZA - 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Phoenix to Cincinnati

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
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10:09 pm - 2:48 pm
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9:52 am - 7:58 am
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25h 06m
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$216Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
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10:09 pm - 8:15 pm
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18h 39m
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$218Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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10:09 pm - 2:48 pm
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13h 39m
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9:20 pm - 12:59 pm
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18h 39m
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$219Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:14 am - 4:42 pm
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8:30 am - 9:24 am
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3h 54mnonstop
$227Allegiant Air
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
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13h 39m
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$228Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
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3h 46mnonstop
$237Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:45 am - 8:25 pm
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$237Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 7
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$238Frontier
Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23
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9:36 am - 4:11 pm
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CVG
3h 35mnonstop
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12:57 pm - 7:29 pm
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9h 32m
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$238Allegiant Air
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
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13h 39m
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$245Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Cincinnati departing in August.

What is the cheapest Phoenix to Cincinnati flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati costs $339 on the route between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) and Cincinnati (CVG). 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 Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Phoenix to Cincinnati. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Mondays 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 February, where tickets cost $58 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $195 and $178 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 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Cheapest flight$65
Flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Phoenix to Cincinnati

  • How many flights are there between Phoenix and Cincinnati per day?

    Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Phoenix and land in Cincinnati, with an average flight time of 3h 38m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix to Cincinnati was $65 for a one-way ticket and $216 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Phoenix and Cincinnati, with SkyTeam 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Phoenix to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Phoenix to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

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Direct returns

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Phoenix

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

Allegiant Air,American Airlines

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to Cincinnati? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4245 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

10.0 ExcellentCindy, Apr 2026
PHX - MDW
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For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

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.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

My experience with Southwest as a whole was good but coming out of Cancun to Chicago it was terrible. Not only was it a language barrier with customer service we stood there to ask questions and they act like they didn't even see you. So the first come approach is not all that great anymore.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Great - This was the last flight before hurricane closures and did a quick turnaround to get the plane heading north. Much appreciated.

Was unsure of this flight due to high winds in CVG from Hurricane Helene. Crew did a great job of getting us to CVG safely.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Aircraft very cramped. Check-in was great with an agent helping us. Food was almost non-existent. Pre-flight went well once I got the app reloaded on my phone since we don’t fly much anymore.

My only real complaint was how much turbulence there was-and that probably can't be avoided. I felt really sick getting off the plane. But boarding was super easy, the flight attendants were friendly, the bathroom was clean. Everything else about the flight was perfectly fine. Thanks!

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

We waited for our captain to arrive and she made our flight take off 20 minutes late.

The staff was friendly, helpful and nice to the customers! What a nice experience- especially flying Toledo to St. Petersburg Fla nonstop and back !

It would b nice if they had served at least water and sodas - at no cost

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

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

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.

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.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

No overhead space so all carryons were checked. No internet.

Poor on time performance. Flight was delayed due to a lightbulb. No updates from the pilot. Plane was dirty and hot, AC didn't work well.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

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

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

It's Frontier: low-frills but boarding first because I paid for a carry-on was an unexpected perk, and the fact that it was direct and fast makes up for the lack of amenities.

There was only room for a quarter of the passengers to sit at the gate at MCO. The gate attendant allowed people who did not require assistance to board early before they realized and started to turn people back. The flight was extremely uncomfortable due to pressure. My ears, eyes, sinuses and joints were very painful the whole flight. My sister also complained about her ears and sinuses as well as joints and while deplaning I heard several other passengers complain about the same issues. I’ve never felt that much discomfort flying before and I’ve been doing it for over 40 years.

Got to where I needed to be safely. Thank you!

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