Flying from London to Cincinnati: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Cincinnati. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Disembark at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG), the major arrival point in Cincinnati.
Hop on a direct London to Cincinnati flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 40 minutes.
Cincinnati's timezone is UTC-4, making Cincinnati four hours behind London.
The most popular route for flights from London to Cincinnati is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). You can choose from five services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to CVG is the 16:00 British Airways option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 16:15 with British Airways.
Allow plenty of time to make your London to Cincinnati flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cincinnati
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Cincinnati flights.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from London to Cincinnati is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from London to Cincinnati by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're after a direct flight from London to Cincinnati, you can depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Get from LHR to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) in one seamless trip.
British Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct London to Cincinnati plane tickets from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your London to Cincinnati flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Cincinnati? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Cincinnati flight, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Cincinnati? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Cincinnati flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
The distance from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati is approximately 193 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Pick up a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport rental car and explore Cincinnati and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport around two weeks ahead of your London to Cincinnati flight.
Best time to go to Cincinnati
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Cincinnati, while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Cincinnati based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a London to Cincinnati ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cincinnati to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Cincinnati around that time if you like 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 options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Cincinnati:
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Cincinnati Art Museum are a couple of major attractions to add to your Cincinnati must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fountain Square.
Explore more of United States
You've done Cincinnati, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 402 kilometres north-west to Chicago to tick off its leading attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Columbus is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Cincinnati. No journey is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.