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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cincinnati from $71

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Frontier Logo
6:20 am - 5:38 pmMDW-CVG
10h 18m1 stop
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6:05 am - 12:44 pmCVG-MDW
7h 39m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
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7:43 pm - 11:56 amORD-CVG
15h 13m1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:38 pmCVG-ORD
13h 38m1 stop
$184Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 23
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:33 amORD-CVG
1h 33mnonstop
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7:52 pm - 8:34 pmCVG-ORD
1h 42mnonstop
$217American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 2
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 8:35 pmMDW-CVG
1h 15mnonstop
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7:00 am - 7:25 amCVG-MDW
1h 25mnonstop
$217Southwest
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Jan 7
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 12:50 pmMDW-CVG
5h 10m1 stop
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7:00 am - 7:25 amCVG-MDW
1h 25mnonstop
$227Southwest
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Jan 7
United Airlines Logo
9:27 pm - 11:52 pmORD-CVG
1h 25mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 4:57 pmCVG-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$232United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11
Delta Logo
1:08 pm - 7:28 pmMDW-CVG
5h 20m1 stop
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6:03 am - 8:40 amCVG-MDW
3h 37m1 stop
$237Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 1:31 pmORD-CVG
5h 46m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:47 pm - 8:31 pmCVG-ORD
3h 44m1 stop
$237Delta
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 8:46 pmORD-CVG
1h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:34 amCVG-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 7:30 pmORD-CVG
1h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:46 pm - 9:28 pmCVG-ORD
1h 42mnonstop
$247American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3

Frontier flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to Cincinnati flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 24
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 21m
1 stop
CVG10:41 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Sep 27
CVG8:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 17m
1 stop
ORD3:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$180
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Frontier
Sep 22
MDW6:20 amChicago Midway
10h 18m
1 stop
CVG5:38 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Sep 26
CVG6:05 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 39m
1 stop
MDW12:44 pmChicago Midway
$181
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Frontier
Sep 18
MDW6:20 amChicago Midway
10h 18m
1 stop
CVG5:38 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Oct 2
CVG1:21 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
11h 20m
1 stop
MDW11:41 pmChicago Midway
$185
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American Airlines flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to Cincinnati flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 2
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 33m
CVG11:33 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Dec 2
CVG7:52 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 42m
ORD8:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$217
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American Airlines
Nov 1
ORD5:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
CVG7:30 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Nov 3
CVG8:46 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 42m
ORD9:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$247
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American Airlines
Oct 11
ORD8:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 39m
CVG11:35 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Oct 13
CVG7:52 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
1h 28m
ORD8:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$248
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Cincinnati that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

6:20 am-5:38 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 9/26

6:05 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$181

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

7:43 pm-11:56 am

1 stop15h 13m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-6:38 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$184

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

9:00 am-11:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 12/2

7:52 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$217

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/19

6:20 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$217

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/19

6:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$227

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

9:27 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/11

4:30 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$232

ChicagoCincinnati

MDW - CVG

MDWCVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/7

1:08 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/8

6:03 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 37m

$237

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:45 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 12/2

5:47 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$237

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

6:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/17

7:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$238

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

5:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/3

8:46 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$247

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Cincinnati?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cincinnati?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cincinnati from Chicago, with most prices found around $255. If you aren’t able to travel to Cincinnati during the month of April, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $259.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cincinnati?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Cincinnati from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $289. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $486.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cincinnati?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cincinnati is in the evening. Flights from Chicago to Cincinnati during this time can be as low as $291. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cincinnati, so prices are often more expensive at around $361 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky for the best Chicago - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cincinnati?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cincinnati from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cincinnati for around $308 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cincinnati from Chicago for as low as $192 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Cincinnati flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to Cincinnati.

How have Chicago to Cincinnati flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Chicago to Cincinnati flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Cincinnati (CHI to CVG) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$114

Fastest flight time

1h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cincinnati

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cincinnati from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $114. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Cincinnati found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $259.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Cincinnati takes 1h 05m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Cincinnati every day.
There is 1 airport near Cincinnati: Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG)
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  • How far is Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky by plane?

    There are 251.8 mi between Chicago and Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky. Flights usually cover this in 1h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Cincinnati?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Cincinnati?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Cincinnati

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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FrontierPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $145Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $149Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $164Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Cincinnati

    Southwest flies from Chicago to Cincinnati around 5 times per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Chicago to Cincinnati in the last 72 hours was $145 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $296 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Cincinnati

    Another popular option for Chicago to Cincinnati flights is United Airlines (7.4/10, 8,926 ratings). United Airlines flies from Chicago to Cincinnati around 44 times per week, with deals starting from $164 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $323.

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