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Flight deals from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $405. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.$404 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.

San Francisco.$405 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $405, select.

San Francisco.$405 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $405, select.

San Francisco.$422 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

San Francisco.$422 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

San Francisco.$422 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

San Francisco.$422 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

San Francisco.$431 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.

San Francisco.$431 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.

San Francisco.$481 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $481, select.

San Francisco.$505 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $505, select.

San Francisco.$529 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.

San Francisco.$549 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.

San Francisco.$550 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $550, select.

San Francisco.$595 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $595, select.

San Francisco.$608 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Price includes taxes and charges.From $608, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Cincinnati to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$404
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	14

Finding cheap flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International is $404. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International?

5 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International?

United, Air New Zealand and Breeze Airways fly direct from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International.

How many flights are there a week from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International?

As of September 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International?

The cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky to San Francisco International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Francisco?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco three hours behind Cincinnati.
To ensure you get on your CVG to SFO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Breeze Airways.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CVG and SFO include:
- Denver International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
- Harry Reid International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $202. A return fare right now is $404. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CVG to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from CVG to SFO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

76% of flights leaving from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Cincinnati. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CVG to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of the United States

You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.