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Flights from Cincinnati to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Chicago, about 6h 21m door to door (234 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 21m Prices checked 13 days ago
Cincinnati to San Jose at a glance
Cheapest returnUS$552Wed 25 Nov – Sun 29 NovFastest journey6h 21mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Cincinnati to San Jose
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CVG Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:30 CVG08:37 DFW0h 53m connection09:30 DFW10:51 SJCAmerican Airlines
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CVG Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Fri18:45 CVG18:56 ORD1h 04m connection20:00 ORD22:17 SJCUnited Airlines
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CVG Minneapolis (MSP) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri17:15 CVG17:53 MSP1h 07m connection19:00 MSP20:48 SJCDelta Air Lines
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CVG Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat07:30 CVG08:41 ATL1h 04m connection09:45 ATL11:22 SJCDelta Air Lines
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CVG Denver (DEN) SJC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun15:30 CVG16:04 DEN1h 56m connection18:00 DEN19:23 SJCSouthwest Airlines
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CVG Las Vegas (LAS) SJC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu08:00 CVG08:49 LAS2h 11m connection11:00 LAS12:13 SJCDelta Air Lines + Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,249 km2,018 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 21mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSan Jose vs Cincinnati
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- CVG → SJC
Flights from Cincinnati to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Chicago and Minneapolis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,249 km.
Where do you change planes between Cincinnati and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD), Minneapolis (MSP) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cincinnati and San Jose?
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Cincinnati and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Cincinnati.





