Can I fly direct from Houston to Cincinnati?

Yes, direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati are available. Historically, approximately 34.4% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

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 stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, typically taking 12 hours and 3 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati tend to be more expensive. The median price for a direct flight is typically $348. In contrast, connecting flights have a median price of $97. This represents a premium of approximately 259% for choosing a direct route over a connecting one.

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Houston to Cincinnati: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

Most itineraries for cheap flights 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, fares to Cincinnati from Houston are typically $300–$738, with a median of $349. Current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati? The most affordable month to fly is April, with a median fare of $82. Other cost-effective months include August, with a median fare of $239, and February, where the median fare is $294.

A typical journey from Houston to Cincinnati takes about 5h 8m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1402 km, which is considered a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cincinnati

Regular price: $198 - $410

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Cincinnati is $198 to $410. The current lowest deal is $87 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $87

Low $198

High $410

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati 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

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Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

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Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cincinnati

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$439

$309

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$189

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$256

$183

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$123

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$190

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$117

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$250 → $87

65%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$257 → $96

63%

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$258 → $97

62%

2 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 9

$255 → $100

61%

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Houston - Cincinnati route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from HOU to CVG are above the typical level, with a median of $349.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $82 for flights from HOU to CVG.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 8m.

The median flight duration from HOU to CVG is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 65.6% of available options from HOU to CVG.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $87 from HOU to CVG.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from HOU to CVG are frequently available within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Cincinnati, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$114

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport offers flights to Cincinnati, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$237

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.

📍 ~15 km from Cincinnati (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Airports nearby Cincinnati used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity to Cincinnati, offering easy commutes.

📍 ~95 km from Cincinnati (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$219

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cincinnati

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

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Cincinnati is considered to be $300 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $349. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of deals observed at $738 or more.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati, with a median price of $82. Other historically inexpensive months include August, with a median price of $239. The annual median price for this route is $349, indicating that some months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Houston to Cincinnati: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

A typical journey from Houston to Cincinnati takes about 5h 8m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1402 km, which is considered a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cincinnati

Regular price: $198 - $410

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Cincinnati is $198 to $410. The current lowest deal is $87 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $87

Low $198

High $410

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

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$439

$309

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$189

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$256

$183

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$123

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$190

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Cincinnati

Houston (IAH) - Cincinnati (CVG)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$117

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$250 → $87

65%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$257 → $96

63%

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$258 → $97

62%

2 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 9

$255 → $100

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

Houston - Cincinnati route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from HOU to CVG are above the typical level, with a median of $349.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $82 for flights from HOU to CVG.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 8m.

The median flight duration from HOU to CVG is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 65.6% of available options from HOU to CVG.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $87 from HOU to CVG.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from HOU to CVG are frequently available within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Cincinnati, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$114

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport offers flights to Cincinnati, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$237

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.

📍 ~15 km from Cincinnati (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Airports nearby Cincinnati used as alternative

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity to Cincinnati, offering easy commutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cincinnati

Cheap Flights from Houston to Cincinnati

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Cincinnati

Houston to Cincinnati: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cincinnati

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

Direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cincinnati

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

Houston - Cincinnati route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 5h 8m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Cincinnati main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cincinnati used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cincinnati

Best Elite deals to Cincinnati

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cincinnati

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Cincinnati?

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Cincinnati?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati?

Can I fly direct from Houston to Cincinnati?

What's the flight time from Houston to Cincinnati?

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

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More routes from Houston

Flights to Cincinnati from other cities

Houston to Cincinnati: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Cincinnati

How much is a round trip from Houston to Cincinnati

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

Direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Cincinnati

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Cincinnati

Houston - Cincinnati route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 5h 8m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Cincinnati main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cincinnati used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cincinnati

Best Elite deals to Cincinnati

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Oct 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cincinnati

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What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Cincinnati?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati?