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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cincinnati to San Francisco

August 30 - September 29

Cheapest

CVG - San Francisco

$241

$238

Round trip

September 6 - September 29

Cheapest

CVG - San Francisco

$242

$238

Round trip

September 1 - September 29

Cheapest

CVG - San Francisco

$237

$238

Round trip

September 20 - September 29

Cheapest

CVG - San Francisco

$273

$238

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

Cheapest

CVG - San Francisco

$291

$238

Round trip

August 6 - August 13

Best
Earliest

CVG - San Francisco

$315

$240

Round trip

August 8 - August 13

Best

CVG - San Francisco

$327

$240

Round trip

August 13 - August 20

Best

CVG - San Francisco

$318

$240

Round trip

October 3 - October 14

CVG - San Francisco

$290

$240

Round trip

October 27 - November 3

CVG - San Francisco

$282

$241

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

For flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 45.5% of recent fares are non-stop, while connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers. This mixed availability means you'll find both direct and connecting options when searching for cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
A typical journey from Cincinnati to San Francisco takes approximately 9h 56m including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for the fact that many itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. The total distance covered on this route is 3271 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco? The data indicates that September is typically the cheapest month, with a median fare of $228. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $239. You may also find more favorable prices in November, where the median fare is $299.
Fares for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco typically range from $229โ€“$511, with a median of $304. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Regular price: $206 - $760

Prices for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $206 and $760. The current lowest deal is $238 with Breeze Airways, for travel from August 30 to September 29.

now $238

Low $206

High $760

The cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky to San Francisco are cheapest in September, with a median price of $228. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $643. Generally, prices are lower from April to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $228

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $643

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Direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

American Airlines

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$315

$337

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

โŒ› Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$309

$348

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

โŒ› Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$303

$280

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

โŒ› Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$301

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

โŒ› Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$323

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$315

$302

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

5 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 13

$327ย ย โ†’ย ย $240

27%

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$328ย ย โ†’ย ย $247

25%

7 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 20

$318ย ย โ†’ย ย $240

24%

7 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 13

$315ย ย โ†’ย ย $240

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Cincinnati - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for CVG to SFO are near the typical level of $304.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $228

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from CVG to SFO, with a median price of $228.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Typically 9h 56m, including layovers

Flights from CVG to SFO typically take 9 hours and 56 minutes, including layovers.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways offers direct flights on the CVG to SFO route.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Breeze Airways has a direct flight deal for $238

Breeze Airways has a direct flight deal for $238 from August 30 to September 29.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from CVG to SFO are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Cincinnati main airports to depart from

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a good option for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from Cincinnati city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$238

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$238

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub for low-cost carriers, providing extensive domestic coverage.

๐Ÿ“ ~19 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$328

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor.

๐Ÿ“ ~60 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$264

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network.

๐Ÿ“ ~125 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$279

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is highly convenient for travelers located in the North Bay.

๐Ÿ“ ~80 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$453

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Cheapest

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$256

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco is typically 60+ days before departure, where the average price is around $243. Booking within 14-27 days of travel also shows a lower average price of $288. In contrast, waiting until 7-13 days before departure sees prices rise to an average of $327. For the trailing 90 days, prices for last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) average $304.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is considered to be $229 or less. The median price for this route was $304. Approximately 75% of prices observed were $511 or less. These figures are based on pricing trends over the last 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco are September and August. In September, the median price was $228, while in August, it was $239. The annual median price for this route is $304. November also presents a relatively lower median price of $299.