Can I fly direct from Houston to Cincinnati?

Direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati are available, though they represent a minority of options. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 34.4% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2.

What's the flight time from Houston to Cincinnati?

The typical direct flight time from Houston to Cincinnati is 2 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of 1402 kilometers. Flights with one stop tend to be significantly longer. On average, a flight with one stop has a median duration of 12 hours and 3 minutes.

How much more do direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati cost?

Historically, direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati are significantly more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $348, while connecting flights had a median price of $97. This represents a premium of approximately 259% for direct options. Direct flights accounted for about 64.2% of the available options during this period.

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Houston to Cincinnati: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

Most itineraries from Houston to Cincinnati connect at least once, with only 34.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Houston to Cincinnati, fares are typically $300–$738, with a median of $349. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati? The data shows that April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of just $82. Following April, August also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $239. February is another cost-effective option, with a median fare of $294.

A typical journey from Houston to Cincinnati takes about 5h 8m, including connections. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all observed itineraries, reflecting the common travel experience which often involves at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cincinnati

Regular price: $170 - $446

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Cincinnati is $170 to $446. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 9-Oct 6.

now $121

Low $170

High $446

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky is April, with a median price of $82. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $445. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $82

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $445

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cincinnati

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$270

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$419

$270

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$270

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$248

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$368

$249

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$198

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$443 → $238

46%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$327 → $139

57%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$443 → $262

41%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$456 → $287

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

Houston - Cincinnati route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Houston to Cincinnati are above the typical level at $424.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $82.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 5h 8m.

Flights from Houston to Cincinnati typically take 5 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

About 34.4% of recent flights were direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $121.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Houston to Cincinnati are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Cincinnati, often with competitive pricing for your trip.

📍 ~28 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$160

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides another option for flights from Houston to Cincinnati.

📍 ~14 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Cincinnati main airports to arrive at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Houston.

📍 ~20 km from Cincinnati (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Airports nearby Cincinnati used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is the closest alternative and often serves as a primary backup for CVG cancellations.

📍 ~100 km from Cincinnati (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$266

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cincinnati

82% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cincinnati

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Cincinnati is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $244. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly to an average of $568. Prices also tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $647, or 60+ days out, averaging $312.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Houston to Cincinnati is considered to be $300 or less. The median price for this route has been $349. Prices can range considerably, with 75% of observed prices being $738 or less.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati, with a median price of $82. August also offers lower prices, with a median of $239. The annual median price for this route is $349, with February historically being the most expensive month, showing a median price of $294.

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Houston to Cincinnati: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

Most itineraries from Houston to Cincinnati connect at least once, with only 34.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cincinnati

Regular price: $170 - $446

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Cincinnati is $170 to $446. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 9-Oct 6.

now $121

Low $170

High $446

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

April

Cheapest

Flights from $82

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $445

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cincinnati

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$270

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$419

$270

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$270

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$366

$248

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$368

$249

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$252

$198

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$443 → $238

46%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$327 → $139

57%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$443 → $262

41%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$456 → $287

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cincinnati