Cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $219 | BreezeNonstop6 hrSun, Aug 30 — Sat, Sep 5 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $219 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $99 | BreezeNonstop6 hrSun, Aug 30 | The cheapest one-way flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $99 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $248 | BreezeNonstop6 hrSun, Sep 6 — Tue, Sep 15 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $248 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $580 | BreezeNonstop6 hrThu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $580 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $488 | Frontier1 stop10 hrThu, Aug 20 — Wed, Aug 26 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is currently $488 |
| Fastest flight | 5 hr 8 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco takes 5 hr 8 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Some days | There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sun. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Cincinnati to San Francisco per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: $160–320 |
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| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $275–390 |
Popular airlines from Cincinnati to San Francisco
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Cincinnati to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Unitedfrom $327Typical price: $320–650555 weekly connecting flightsCVG - SFOEvery day
- Deltafrom $351Typical price: $310–720470 weekly connecting flightsCVG - SFOEvery day
- Americanfrom $327Typical price: $320–650410 weekly connecting flightsCVG - SFOEvery day
- Southwestfrom $327Typical price: $350–650192 weekly connecting flightsCVG - SFOEvery day
- BreezeNonstopfrom $248Typical price: $255–6503 weekly nonstop flightsCVG - SFOEvery Tue, Thu, Sun3 weekly connecting flightsCVG - SFOEvery Tue, Thu, Sun
- Frontierfrom $240Typical price: $220–48525 weekly connecting flightsCVG - SFOEvery day
Popular airports near Cincinnati
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Cincinnati center and popularity with travelers.
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)CincinnatiUnited States19 min9 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States1 hr 52 min104 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)ColumbusUnited States1 hr 48 min106 mi
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)LouisvilleUnited States1 hr 47 min92 mi
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States1 hr 33 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco
The cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $160 to $320.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $219. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $99.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $327, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $351, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $327, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $327, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Breeze flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $248, flying from Sep 6 to Sep 15.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $240, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco starts at $219 from Sun, Aug 30 to Sat, Sep 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Sun, Aug 30.
5 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 3 nonstop flights and 3 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 555 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Other popular airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 3 nonstop flights and 3 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 555 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Other popular airlines flying from Cincinnati to San Francisco are:
- Delta offers 470 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- American offers 410 connecting flights per week. American flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Southwest offers 192 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Frontier offers 25 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $219. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $99.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $327, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 29.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $351, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest American flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $327, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $327, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
- The cheapest Breeze flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $248, flying from Sep 6 to Sep 15.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $240, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 12.
Breeze flies direct from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
- There are 3 Breeze direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cincinnati and San Francisco at price $580 is offered by Breeze from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
Breeze flies direct from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
- There are 3 Breeze direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Francisco start at $248 from Sun, Sep 6 to Tue, Sep 15 with Breeze.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Francisco start at $488 from Thu, Aug 20 to Wed, Aug 26 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cincinnati and San Francisco start at $219 from Sun, Aug 30 to Sat, Sep 5.
To book business class trips from Cincinnati to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cincinnati and San Francisco starts at $580 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with Breeze.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cincinnati and San Francisco at price $580 is offered by Breeze from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cincinnati to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Cincinnati
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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- Miami$110Aug 14 — Aug 20Nonstop2 hr 29 minAllegiant
- Seattle$383Oct 10 — Oct 161 stop7 hr 6 minUnited
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