How to get from Cincinnati to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 8h 35m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington and New York. Two tickets from $240.

Flights from Cincinnati to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
8h 35m
two tickets, via Denver
$240
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,868 mi (3,007 km)
fastest
Via Denver
8h 35m
with the connection
Cincinnati to Denver flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to San Diego flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $240
Via Los Angeles
8h 59m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to San Diego: Los Angeles International.
two ticketsfrom $738
Via San Francisco
9h 58m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to San Diego: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
Via Washington
10h 20m
with the connection
Cincinnati to Washington flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Diego: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to San Diego flight 5h 45m
two ticketsfrom $367
Via New York
11h 23m
with the connection
Cincinnati to New York flight 2h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to San Diego: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to San Diego flight 6h 18m
two ticketsfrom $284

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cincinnati to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cincinnati to San Diego?
Via Denver: 3h 5m to the connection, 2h 30m after it, about 8h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cincinnati to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $240. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cincinnati and San Diego?
Denver (8h 35m total), Los Angeles (8h 59m total), San Francisco (9h 58m total), Washington (10h 20m total) and New York (11h 23m total).
How far is San Diego from Cincinnati?
1,868 mi (3,007 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.