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Flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cincinnati

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Distance: 252 mi
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi
Cincinnati airports

Book your Chicago to Cincinnati flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to Cincinnati (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to Cincinnati takes roughly 5 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–Cincinnati route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Cincinnati

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cincinnati, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly -4ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 30ºC
  • Lows: down to -5ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: May

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to Cincinnati:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cincinnati. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Cincinnati

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?
When you fly from Chicago to Cincinnati the average price is £162. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Cincinnati at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Chicago to Cincinnati. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?
The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to Cincinnati are July, August and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Cincinnati?
The best time of the year to go to Cincinnati when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Cincinnati from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, May and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - Cincinnati.
How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to Cincinnati?
The total flight time between Chicago and Cincinnati is of around 1 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 252.33 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cincinnati compared to Chicago?
While in Chicago temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, Cincinnati can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 1º ºC in Cincinnati, compared to the -3º ºC average in Chicago.

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