Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Jose
Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to San Jose
Looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati to San Jose? 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 Jose vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–38,500 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 Jose for specific travel dates.
2026-12-05
CVG - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $94.8
2026-12-05
CVG - SJO
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $73.1
2026-12-05
CVG - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 22,000 Pts + $25.9
2026-12-04
CVG - SJO
Economy | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 22,500 Pts + $96.1
2026-12-05
CVG - SJO
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 22,560 Pts + $79.9
2026-12-05
CVG - SJO
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 38,500 Pts + $26.2
Cincinnati to San Jose flight facts
Distance
2,008 mi
3,231 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
San Jose is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Airports in San Jose
SJO · Juan Santamaria Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cincinnati - Liberia · Liberia is 100 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from Cincinnati to San Jose
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
CVG - SJO
First | 2 Stops
From 57,000 Pts + $30.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
CVG - SJO
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 93,100 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
CVG - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 95,000 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
CVG - SJO
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 110,700 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
CVG - SJO
First | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 136,800 Pts + $24.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
CVG - SJO
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 38,500 Pts + $36.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
San jose (Costa Rica)
Alta Las Palomas(SLH)
From 60,000 Pts or $185
Monteverge (Costa Rica)
Senda Monteverde Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 95,000 Pts or $504
Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica)
Los Altos Resort, an SLH Hotel
From 140,000 Pts or $719
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cincinnati to San Jose 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 Jose.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cincinnati to San Jose.
Cincinnati and San Jose are about 2,008 miles (3,231 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,008-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 Jose is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Departures from Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG). Arrivals in San Jose: Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Jose, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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