Skyscanner

Cheap Flights from Houston to Cincinnati

Travellers and cabin class

Compare Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky

Book the best Cincinnati Northern Kentucky fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cincinnati.$279 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Sun, 17 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.
Cincinnati.$279 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.
Cincinnati.$281 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
Cincinnati.$324 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov, returning Sun, 23 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Cincinnati.$325 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.
Cincinnati.$327 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.
Cincinnati.$327 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.
Cincinnati.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $520
May
from $279
Jun
from $281
Jul
from $325
Aug
from $279
Sep
Find prices
Oct
from $365
Nov
from $324
Dec
Find prices
Jan
Find prices
Feb
Find prices
Mar
Find prices

Direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky

Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky: Alternative routes

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

Houston to Cincinnati: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$279
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky is $279. 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.
2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
United, Air New Zealand and Mesa Airlines fly direct from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
As of April 2025, there are 53 flights per week flying from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
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 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cincinnati is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky is Frontier Airlines .

Flying from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG): what you need to know

  • Start your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) taking off from either of these.

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is 2 hours 22 minutes.

  • Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is located in Cincinnati, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG), with 41 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to CVG is the 07:20 United service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 21:32 with Frontier Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Houston to CVG.

  • Going away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) can be booked from this terminal.

  • You'll find a direct flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport with United. This well-known airline operates departures from IAH.

  • The distance from central Houston to IAH is roughly 27 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offers direct flights from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG).

  • Get on your direct flight from Houston to CVG with United. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of HOU.

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 22 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Houston to CVG? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:

Getting from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to the centre of Cincinnati is about 18 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.

  • It typically takes 38 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

  • Book a one-way ticket from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport from $139 or travel return from just $279. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.

  • It's a good idea to book 8 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Houston to CVG then.

  • To score the best price on your tickets from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to browse the most affordable day to fly.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from Houston to CVG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

The best time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cincinnati. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Cincinnati is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Houston to CVG in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Cincinnati

  • Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cincinnati:

  • Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Cincinnati Art Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Cincinnati must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Fountain Square.

Complete your Cincinnati trip with a car rental

  • Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Cincinnati. Check out the deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.

Plan the rest of your trip from Houston to Cincinnati

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.