Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco
Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco
Looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cincinnati to San Francisco vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–13,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
CVG - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
CVG - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
CVG - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
CVG - SFO
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
CVG - SFO
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
CVG - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
Cincinnati to San Francisco flight facts
Distance
2,031 mi
3,269 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Cincinnati.
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Louisville - San Francisco · Louisville is 84 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Indianapolis - San Francisco · Indianapolis is 98 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Columbus - San Francisco · Columbus is 115 mi from Cincinnati
Premium cabin flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
CVG - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
CVG - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
CVG - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
CVG - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
CVG - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
CVG - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cincinnati to San Francisco depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco.
Cincinnati and San Francisco are about 2,031 miles (3,269 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,031-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Cincinnati.
Departures from Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG). Arrivals in San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Francisco, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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