PDX - CVG

$87 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Cincinnati

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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Overall average: $344
Frontier
Thu 1/8Sun 1/11
PDX - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$87
Typical prices: $122-$206
Frontier
Thu 1/29
PDX - CVG • 1 stop
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Cincinnati (PDX-CVG)

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

Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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12:05 pm - 1:13 pm
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CVG
22h 08m1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:15 am
CVG
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PDX
8h 05m1 stop
$217Frontier
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
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5:35 pm - 7:49 pm
PDX
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CVG
23h 14m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:48 pm
CVG
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PDX
8h 48m1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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8:30 am - 8:39 pm
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CVG
9h 09m1 stop
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8:09 am - 10:46 am
CVG
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PDX
29h 37m1 stop
$264Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 7:49 pm
PDX
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CVG
9h 39m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:47 pm
CVG
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PDX
15h 47m1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 7:49 pm
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CVG
19h 19m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:38 pm
CVG
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PDX
7h 38m1 stop
$274Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:05 am - 8:39 pm
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CVG
10h 34m1 stop
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8:09 am - 10:41 pm
CVG
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PDX
17h 32m1 stop
$275Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 12
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7:10 am - 6:38 pm
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CVG
8h 28m1 stop
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6:30 am - 4:30 pm
CVG
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PDX
13h 00m2 stops
$281Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 7:49 pm
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CVG
27h 11m1 stop
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8:00 am - 12:38 pm
CVG
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PDX
7h 38m1 stop
$283Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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5:35 pm - 7:49 pm
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CVG
23h 14m1 stop
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8:00 am - 9:29 am
CVG
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PDX
28h 29m1 stop
$285Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
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7:10 am - 7:04 pm
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CVG
8h 54m1 stop
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6:30 am - 4:30 pm
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PDX
13h 00m2 stops
$291Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Cincinnati flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland 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, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to Cincinnati. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland 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 Portland to Cincinnati is August, where tickets cost $260 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $536 and $442 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to Cincinnati?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $353, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland to Cincinnati, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to Cincinnati

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Cincinnati?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Cincinnati was $87 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Cincinnati flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Cincinnati?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Cincinnati, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Cincinnati are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $523 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cincinnati from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Cincinnati

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11465 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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I liked that I made it onto the flight rather than “missing” the connection. We left PDX early in the morning along with half of Portland arriving at about the same time as we did- 2 hours prior to our flight leaving. The layover was for less than an hour and we were concerned that we would not make the connection, but as it turns out, the flight leaving LAX was even more delayed in departure due to needing some maintenance repair for the a/c of the plane. As for the food- it seems not so very nice that you are not feeding people and offering complementary alcohol on the international flights any more.

8.0 Excellentjanelle, Dec 2025
PDX - LAX
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I liked that I made it onto the flight rather than “missing” the connection. We left PDX early in the morning along with half of Portland arriving at about the same time as we did- 2 hours prior to our flight leaving. The layover was for less than an hour and we were concerned that we would not make the connection, but as it turns out, the flight leaving LAX was even more delayed in departure due to needing some maintenance repair for the a/c of the plane. As for the food- it seems not so very nice that you are not feeding people and offering complementary alcohol on the international flights any more.

Flight was delayed but still made it to Phoenix on time. Boarding went quickly, the flight was smooth.

The food selections were not good, and entertainment was non existent.

I would have liked if the flight existed. To be fair the federal government canceled it. But, since it WAS canceled, I would have liked it if Alaska Airlines had moved a finger to assist me rather then abandoning me with my luggage, unable to check it, for 14 hours in Portland. So federal regulations forbid them from storing my bag? Then at least help me find storage or SOMETHING.

It was all good, no delays which was a worry. All great

It was a pleasant experience. Considering we paid over $3000 for first class there really wasn’t anything special about first class. All the seats looked the same and everyone got the same great customer service. The only thing that was different between first class and couch was the drinks and the meal. We wouldn’t waste that much $ on first class on that plane again.

This was more with the third party booking through Kayak but my KTN for Pre-TSA, even though I entered it, wasn't assigned to my ticket when I got to the airport. I had to go through regular security. Also the Alaska app had trouble loading my ticket in the first place and I had to ask for it to be printed. Alaska Airlines was great but wanted you to know about this hiccup in the ticketing interface.

Process of checking bag, boarding, etc. was all very quick, easy, and streamlined. Only problem I had was the seating: very cramped and uncomfortable, but I suppose that’s the perils of coach. Thankfully it wasn’t a super long flight so it didn’t ruin the experience overall.

The boarding was confusing because the PA system at PDX was so quiet you couldn’t hear anything being said . The seats were uncomfortable. The food was pretty bad and I normally don’t mind airplane food. The flight attendants were not friendly. I learned upon check in that Hawaiian airlines had reassigned our seats of the second leg of the trip. I had confirmed and paid for special seats but they put me and my companion on standard seats in different rows. Hawaiian also did the same on my return flight after the flight times had changed. I happened to go online to check my reservation and saw the flight had changed. I gad received no notice. I saw that my confirmed seats that I had paid extra were gone. After much back and forth with the airlines they refused to correct their error. I showed them confirmation documents of my seat reservation and receipt of payment but they refused to correct the seat change or reimburse me. I had to pay $200 again to reserve the original seats. Shameful and manipulative. They basically held me hostage. If I wanted to be in that flight I had to pay up.

When I bought my tickets I up great my seats for extra $104 each seats 8A and 8B in the way back from Portland to Palm Springs they gave me the seats 15. I thought it was for round trip same seats . So I was very disappointed ☹️

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

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

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

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

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

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