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Cheapest round-trip
$295
Typical prices: $378-$571
Frontier
Mon 10/15Fri 10/19
SMF - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$142
Typical prices: $154-$329
Frontier
Sat 10/20
SMF - CVG • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Cincinnati. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 26% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $376 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 6h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati (SMF-CVG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Cincinnati

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 6:04 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
12h 39m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:43 pm - 5:33 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
31h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$295Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:44 pm - 11:11 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:32 am - 12:54 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$303American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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3:30 pm - 5:43 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
23h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:59 pm - 11:04 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
23h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$303Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:35 pm - 11:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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2:30 pm - 8:25 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$308Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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11:55 pm - 10:25 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:30 pm - 6:25 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$338Southwest
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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11:59 am - 3:21 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
24h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:36 am - 1:56 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$357Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:29 pm - 4:52 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
19h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:43 pm - 6:53 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
33h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$377Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:00 am - 5:25 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:24 pm - 10:40 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$380United Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 5
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8:30 pm - 6:01 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 31m1 stop San Francisco
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7:13 am - 11:58 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$385United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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1:07 pm - 10:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
6h 52m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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3:00 pm - 8:24 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$385American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to Cincinnati flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati start at $295. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $378 to $571. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $295 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Cincinnati, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 34% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Cincinnati at $346 round-trip.
  • June ($583) and July ($581) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Sacramento to Cincinnati the cheapest?

Flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Sacramento to Cincinnati flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Cincinnati based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sacramento to Cincinnati flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

    Flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati pass through?

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Sacramento to Cincinnati route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $628, a difference of $232. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cincinnati?

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

  • How expensive are last-minute Sacramento to Cincinnati flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 59% above the route average of $467. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

    A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Cincinnati takes 0h 00m, covering 1,971 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Sacramento to Cincinnati changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $295 to $2,497. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sacramento to Cincinnati looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sacramento to Cincinnati are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $198.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Cincinnati?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 41m, compared with 6h 48m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 59m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What is the time difference between Sacramento and Cincinnati?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Cincinnati flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cincinnati range from $378 to $571, with an average of $467 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Sacramento to Cincinnati flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $396 - about $232 less than Sunday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Cincinnati trip for November. Fares historically average $346 round-trip in that month - typically $237 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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