Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cincinnati
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cincinnati
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Cincinnati? 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 San Diego to Cincinnati vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 19,000–35,000 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 San Diego to Cincinnati for specific travel dates.
2027-01-04
SAN - CVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-01
SAN - CVG
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
San Diego to Cincinnati flight facts
Distance
1,861 mi
2,996 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Cincinnati · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Louisville · Louisville is 84 mi from Cincinnati
Flights Palm Springs - Cincinnati · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Long Beach - Cincinnati · Long Beach is 93 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Cincinnati · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Indianapolis · Indianapolis is 98 mi from Cincinnati
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Cincinnati
Premium cabin
2027-01-01
SAN - CVG
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cincinnati, OH (USA)
The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $290
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Cincinnati 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 San Diego to Cincinnati.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Cincinnati.
San Diego and Cincinnati are about 1,861 miles (2,996 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,861-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cincinnati, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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