Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

Historically, direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco make up 47.7% of the available options across the trailing quarter. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one stop.

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

Historically, a direct flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco typically takes 5 hours and 8 minutes. This route covers a distance of 3271 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 8 hours and 2 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differing flight times when planning their journey.

How often do Cincinnati to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cincinnati to San Francisco route tend to drop frequently. Across the trailing 30 days, this route has been classified as experiencing frequent price reductions. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find deals for this particular journey.

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Cincinnati to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 47.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco over a 90-day period. When itineraries do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Cincinnati to San Francisco takes approximately 9h 56m including connections. This median duration accounts for all itineraries, including those with one or more stops.

The route from Cincinnati to San Francisco covers a distance of 3271 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

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

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco, the data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $228. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $239, followed by November at $299.

How much is a round trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Regular price: $226 - $432

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

Regular prices for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco typically range from $226 to $432. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 31.

now $238

Low $226

High $432

The cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky to San Francisco is September, with a median price of $228. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $643. Prices are generally 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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$388

$349

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$428

$379

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$371

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$532

$445

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$532

$371

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$391

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$532 → $369

31%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

$561 → $433

23%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$543 → $430

21%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$349 → $237

32%

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 at $238, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 9h 56m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 47.7% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct flight options for the Cincinnati to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route are frequently available, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cincinnati main airports to depart from

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Cincinnati (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

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 rail)

💸 Flights from ~$288

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Sep 20

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$3,870

$1,823

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Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Oct 16

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,591

$1,358

Save $1,233

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Sep 06

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,693

$2,295

Save $2,398

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Oct 14

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,452

$1,343

Save $1,109

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Oct 14

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,540

$1,403

Save $1,137

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Sep 07

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,711

$2,533

Save $2,178

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Oct 31

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$2,447

$1,423

Save $1,024

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Sep 14

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,036

$1,758

Save $2,278

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Sep 04

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$4,581

$2,668

Save $1,913

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Oct 06

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,438

$1,468

Save $970

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Oct 06

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,337

$1,468

Save $869

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From CVG

Elite

Oct 17

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,423

$1,473

Save $950

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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 within this window had an average price of $243. In contrast, booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices rise to $327. Even closer to departure, flights booked 0-6 days out had an average price of $304.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco is $228 or less. Based on data from the trailing 90 days, the median price for this route was $304. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights costing $520 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $228 threshold.

Historically, September is often the best month to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco, with a median price of $228. August also offers favorable prices, with a median of $239. While November is listed as the most expensive month with a median of $299, it also appears among the cheapest months in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $304.

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Cincinnati to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

A typical journey from Cincinnati to San Francisco takes approximately 9h 56m including connections. This median duration accounts for all itineraries, including those with one or more stops.

The route from Cincinnati to San Francisco covers a distance of 3271 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Regular price: $226 - $432

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

Regular prices for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco typically range from $226 to $432. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 31.

now $238

Low $226

High $432

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$388

$349

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Breeze Airways

$428

$379

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$371

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$532

$445

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$532

$371

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CVG - San Francisco

Cincinnati (CVG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$543

$391

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$532 → $369

31%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

$561 → $433

23%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$543 → $430

21%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$349 → $237

32%

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 at $238, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 9h 56m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 47.7% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct flight options for the Cincinnati to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route are frequently available, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cincinnati main airports to depart from

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Cincinnati (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

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.

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,423

$1,473

Save $950

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Cincinnati to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Cincinnati - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Typical flight time is 9h 56m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cincinnati main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Oct 16

Sep 06

Oct 14

Oct 14

Sep 07

Oct 31

Sep 14

Sep 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

How much should a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco cost?

What's the best month to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

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

How often do Cincinnati to San Francisco flight prices drop?

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More routes from Cincinnati

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Cincinnati to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Cincinnati to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Direct flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Cincinnati to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco

Cincinnati - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Typical flight time is 9h 56m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cincinnati main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Sep 20

Oct 16

Sep 06

Oct 14

Oct 14

Sep 07

Oct 31

Sep 14

Sep 04

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco?

How much should a flight from Cincinnati to San Francisco cost?

What's the best month to fly from Cincinnati to San Francisco?