Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Cincinnati vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–15,000 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 Francisco to Cincinnati for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
SFO - CVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
SFO - CVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
SFO - CVG
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SFO - CVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
SFO - CVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
SFO - CVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Cincinnati 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
Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Cincinnati · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Dayton · Dayton is 64 mi from Cincinnati
Flights San Francisco - Louisville · Louisville is 84 mi from Cincinnati
Flights San Francisco - Indianapolis · Indianapolis is 98 mi from Cincinnati
Flights San Francisco - Columbus · Columbus is 115 mi from Cincinnati
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SFO - CVG
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SFO - CVG
First | 1 Stop
From 32,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SFO - CVG
First | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SFO - CVG
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SFO - CVG
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SFO - CVG
First | 1 Stop | 2 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Cincinnati.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati.
San Francisco and Cincinnati 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.
Cincinnati is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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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