Travelling from Philadelphia to Cincinnati: what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati. Explore your options for taking off from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), two of the city's main airports.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) is the chief entry point to Cincinnati.
Hop on a direct Philadelphia to Cincinnati flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Philadelphia and Cincinnati share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
The most popular route for flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati is from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). There are 33 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PHL to CVG is the 08:20 American Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 21:26 with Frontier Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Philadelphia to Cincinnati flight.
Getting away during a peak time like August? Busy periods (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati
ج.م. 4,057 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Cincinnati. Return flights start from ج.م. 8,629. These fares may change based on availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Philadelphia to Cincinnati flights.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're after a direct flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, you can leave from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Get from PHL to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) in one seamless journey.
American Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Philadelphia to Cincinnati plane tickets from PHL.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 78.93% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
The distance from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati is roughly 193 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Grab a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport rental car and explore Cincinnati and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Best time to go to Cincinnati
February is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Cincinnati based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Cincinnati is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your Philadelphia to Cincinnati ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cincinnati
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cincinnati right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati Art Museum and Fountain Square are attractions you won't want to skip in Cincinnati.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Cincinnati, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 402 kilometres north-west to Chicago to tick off its top attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Columbus is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Cincinnati. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
