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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $267. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cincinnati.$267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

Cincinnati.$267 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

Cincinnati.$269 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.

Cincinnati.$269 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.

Cincinnati.$309 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Cincinnati.$349 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.

Cincinnati.$349 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.

Cincinnati.$349 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.

Cincinnati.$352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.

Cincinnati.$382 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

Cincinnati.$382 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $382, select.

Cincinnati.$385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Cincinnati.$390 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $390, select.

Cincinnati.$418 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $418, select.

Cincinnati.$696 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.

Cincinnati.$844 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.

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

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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.

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky

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Houston to Cincinnati: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$267
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	86

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

How much are return flights from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky?

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky is $267. 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 Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky?

2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.

Which airlines fly direct from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky?

United, Air New Zealand and Mesa Airlines fly direct from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.

How many flights are there a week from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky?

As of March 2026, there are 86 flights per week flying from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport on?

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, 7 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Houston to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cincinnati?

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.

Travelling from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG): What you need to know

Begin 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) jetting off from either of these.
2 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport flight.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is located in Cincinnati. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG), with 23 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IAH to CVG is the 7:20am United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 8:20pm with United Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to CVG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport with United Airlines. This top airline operates services from IAH.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with United Airlines from IAH to CVG.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is United Airlines.
IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to CVG flight, stay in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them landing as planned.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

Pick up a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport rental car and explore Cincinnati and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport flight.

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

Central Cincinnati is roughly 193 kilometres from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.

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

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is $134. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $267. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to CVG if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Save time looking for cheap flight tickets from Houston to CVG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)

February is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Cincinnati based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Houston to CVG flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cincinnati to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 7ºC.

More about Cincinnati

After booking your flight from Houston to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cincinnati:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Museum Centre at Union Terminal and The Gorilla Exhibit are attractions you won't want to skip in Cincinnati.

Explore more of the United States

Cincinnati has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Cincinnati, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Indianapolis, about 290 kilometres west of Cincinnati. 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum are among the biggest draws.