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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati (SFO-CVG)

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

Thu, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 2
Breeze Airways Logo
12:33 pm - 8:05 pmSFO-CVG
4h 32mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
9:36 am - 11:48 amCVG-SFO
5h 12mnonstop
$193Breeze Airways
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Mon, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 14
Frontier Logo
8:53 pm - 3:09 pmSFO-CVG
15h 16m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:08 pm - 12:19 amCVG-SFO
9h 11m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Mon, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 17
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:21 pmSFO-CVG
7h 21m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:02 amCVG-SFO
7h 02m1 stop
$257United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 10:17 amSFO-CVG
6h 32m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:30 pmCVG-SFO
7h 30m1 stop
$267American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
12:47 am - 11:35 amSFO-CVG
7h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 10:53 pmCVG-SFO
7h 40m1 stop
$275American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 18
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 6:37 pmSFO-CVG
9h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 12:03 amCVG-SFO
7h 08m1 stop
$277Delta
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Sun, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 24
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:02 amSFO-CVG
7h 32m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:02 amCVG-SFO
7h 02m1 stop
$283United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 27
Delta Logo
6:58 pm - 5:36 amSFO-CVG
7h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 10:00 amCVG-SFO
6h 40m1 stop
$308Delta
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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 27
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 10:05 pmSFO-CVG
14h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 6:20 pmCVG-SFO
8h 05m1 stop
$330Southwest
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Wed, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 9
Southwest Logo
12:20 pm - 9:25 pmSFO-CVG
6h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 1:45 pmCVG-SFO
9h 40m2 stops
$342Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cincinnati flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Cincinnati? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

For San Francisco to Cincinnati, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Cincinnati back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cincinnati is September, where tickets cost $281 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $534 and $404 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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 $327, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cincinnati, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati

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

  • Does SFO have a hotel on the airport grounds?

    Yes. If you would like to stay at the San Francisco Airport the night before your flight to Cincinnati, consider checking into the Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO. It is connected to all terminals of the airport by way of the free AirTrain. This hotel features a gym, a business center, a bar and lounge, room service, and free Wi-Fi.

  • Does SFO have a play area for children?

    Yes. There are two indoor playgrounds at SFO, located in Terminal 2 near gate D7 and Gate D15. Open 24/7, these play spaces are surrounded by seating where parents can relax as their kids run around, have fun, and exhaust themselves before a cross-country flight to Cincinnati.

  • Does SFO have a military lounge?

    Yes. Located on the Mezzanine Level of Terminal 1 Landside, the USO at SFO is open from 7 am to 8 pm Thursday through Saturday and from 7 am to 7 pm Sunday through Wednesday. Active-duty US military personnel and their families can enjoy the amenities of the lounge free of charge, such as TV, refreshments, showers, overnight facilities, a nursery, and much more.

  • Can I rent a car at CVG?

    Yes. If you need to book your rental when you deplane, you can reach car rental agencies on a direct dial courtesy phone in Baggage Claim. If you need to pick up the rental that you have already booked, go to the Arrivals curb at CVG, where you can catch a free shuttle that will take you to the rental agency of your choice. Rental car companies at CVG include Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avis, National, Zipcar, and more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati was $89 for a one-way ticket and $193 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Cincinnati flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Cincinnati flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati, Breeze Airways or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $323 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $164 or less one-way and $269 or less round-trip.
  • Located on the coast of the San Francisco Bay, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a hub for Alaska Airlines. The Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is in Hebron, Kentucky, in the Cincinnati Tri-State area. CVG is a hub for Delta and many cargo airlines.
  • Though it's unlikely that you will find a direct flight from SFO to CVG, Frontier, American, Delta, United, and Alaska Airlines all offer affordable flights with one stop. Layover cities include Dallas, New York, Detroit, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Seattle, and more. United, America, and Alaska also offer a number of flights with two stops.
  • When you're waiting for your plane at SFO, you might encounter the Wag Brigade, teams of therapy dogs, and their experienced handlers. These teams roam Departures at SFO, offering distraction, delight, and comfort to passengers. The Wag Brigade includes a number of dogs, a pig, and a rabbit.
  • If you arrive at SFO early and you'd like to freshen up before your flight to Cincinnati, you can take advantage of the facility Freshen Up, located Landside in the International Terminal in the Main Hall at Level G. Rooms at Freshen Up include a bed, desk, free Wi-Fi, and a mirror. For an additional charge, you can also have access to a shower.
  • If you are a traveling mom who would like to breastfeed in private or who needs to pump when you land at CVG, you can use one of the three Mamava lactation suites at CVG, located on Concourse A at Gate A4, Concourse B at Gate B15 and at Baggage Claim. Each freestanding unit has a fold-down table, two benches, a USB port, and an electrical outlet. Download the Mamava app to get an entry code.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

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

San Francisco to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Cincinnati

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 182 reviews
8.8Crew
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
6.8Food
8.4Boarding
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Breeze was good but the sandiego airport had traffic and waiting 1 hour in the plane till take off

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025SAN - PIT
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Breeze was good but the sandiego airport had traffic and waiting 1 hour in the plane till take off

The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

The flight was comfortable with the usual slight turbulence. Macadamia Nuts would be great snacks to purchase in flight.

This is one of the worst trips that I have ever had. Ending up with an overnight delay. I’m not happy with the fact that they did not provide and set up the arrangement needed for lodging that we had to do it on our own. I also feel there should’ve been Compensation for food.

Had to approach landing twice which caused concern but probably due to weather

This was my first time flying your airline and it was okay. The people were nice but I am not used to all the add ons and no movies or even water. But I knew it was going to be that way. I think I prefer paying for the extras to be more comfortable.

Plane did no snacks and had no wifi or entertainment although the flight was 4 hours long.

My original booking was a nonstop flight. It got changed to a flight with a 6vhour layover that became a 7+ hour lay over. I'll never fly this airline again after this roundtrip is over.

I was surprised at how wonderful it was. The aircraft was clean. The crew was warm and welcoming and as a result the passengers were friendly. One warning the only free thing was water. I kind of liked picking wet hat I was willing to pay for and what I was willing to skip.

The flight wasn’t big on frills, which is fine with me. I flew into Islip MacArthur Airport, which saved me from having to go through LaGuardia to visit friends on Long Island. It was inexpensive and super convenient!

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The check in process was a mess for no reason. I spent an hour waiting in line trying to get them to print my boarding pass and as a result I missed my flight.

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