Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

Historically, direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco have constituted 47.7% of all available flights across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is 5 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 3271 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically take longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 2 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Cincinnati to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cincinnati to San Francisco route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find deals. Keeping an eye on price fluctuations can be beneficial for securing a more affordable fare.

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Cincinnati to San Francisco: Overview

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, with 47.7% of recent fares being direct. When itineraries do include connections, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

When considering cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco, the typical journey, including connections, spans approximately 9 hours and 56 minutes. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.

The route from Cincinnati to San Francisco covers a distance of 3,271 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically means a longer travel day, often involving connections.

Right now, fares from Cincinnati to San Francisco are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $228–$520, with a median of $304. Currently, 8% of recent fares are considered a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco, September stands out with a median fare of $228. August is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $239, followed by November at $299.

How much is a round trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Regular price: $280 - $773

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

The regular price range for this route is between $280 and $773. The current lowest deal is $231 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 23-Aug 25.

now $231

Low $280

High $773

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

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$304

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$370

$291

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$303

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$240

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$313

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$241

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

$349 → $231

34%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

$352 → $241

31%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$335 → $238

29%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$336 → $239

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Cincinnati - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Cincinnati to San Francisco are below the typical level at $231.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices.

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $228 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 9h 56m.

The median flight duration from Cincinnati to San Francisco is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on this route.

47.7% of recent flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights.

Breeze Airways has offered direct flights on the Cincinnati to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco appear frequently.

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.

📍 ~20 km from Cincinnati city center (reachable by car)

💸 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.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART train)

💸 Flights from ~$238

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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. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $243. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $304 and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $327. Booking well in advance can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is considered to be $228 or less. The median price for this route was $304. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $520 or less. Travelers aiming for a good value should target prices around the $228 mark.

Historically, September has been the best month to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco, with a median price of $228. August also offered favorable prices, with a median of $239. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $304. While November had a median of $299, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price fluctuations within the month.

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Cincinnati to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Regular price: $280 - $773

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

The regular price range for this route is between $280 and $773. The current lowest deal is $231 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 23-Aug 25.

now $231

Low $280

High $773

The cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

September

Cheapest

Flights from $228

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $643

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$304

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$370

$291

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$303

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$240

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$313

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$241

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

$349 → $231

34%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

$352 → $241

31%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$335 → $238

29%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$336 → $239

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco