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Cheapest round-trip
$204
Typical prices: $253-$461
Frontier
Mon 12/3Fri 12/7
IAD - CVG • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$205
Typical prices: $254-$469
United Airlines
Mon 11/19Sat 12/1
IAD - CVG • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 44m
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $173 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Cincinnati (IAD-CVG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Cincinnati

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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11:08 am - 8:23 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
9h 15m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:24 am - 10:07 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami
$204Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1
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8:45 am - 10:29 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 44mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 4:35 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 35mnonstop
$205United Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:07 pm - 1:54 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
19h 47m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:43 pm - 11:43 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$205Frontier
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
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2:10 pm - 8:27 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
18h 17m1 stop Tampa
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1:06 pm - 9:46 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 40m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$206Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
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9:35 pm - 10:49 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
13h 14m1 stop Orlando
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9:28 am - 2:52 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$206Frontier
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 1
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8:45 am - 10:31 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 46mnonstop
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7:40 pm - 9:18 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 38mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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10:14 pm - 11:59 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 45mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:35 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 35mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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8:45 am - 10:29 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 44mnonstop
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10:01 am - 11:39 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 38mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:45 am - 10:29 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 44mnonstop
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10:01 am - 11:39 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 38mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 21
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8:45 am - 10:29 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 44mnonstop
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7:44 pm - 9:22 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 38mnonstop
$207United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati typically range from $253 to $461. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $204, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 50% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati at $249 round-trip.
•April ($440) and June ($409) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 76% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights

Low season

February

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Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 26% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Cincinnati

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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 10:29 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:17 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 44m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati takes 1h 44m, covering 387 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati range from $253 to $461, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $340 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $173 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $340 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and morning flights for 1%.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 $204 to $1,018. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $96, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $74 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $276 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $511, a difference of $235.

    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 airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Cincinnati.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 4h 03m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Cincinnati?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $276, about $235 less than Tuesday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 54% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati trip for January. Fares historically average $249 round-trip in that month - typically $191 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with United Airlines. Over the past three months, 87% of United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cincinnati arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 14m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $173 round-trip on this route - about $168 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

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