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Booking a flight? The good news is you won’t have to drive far to get a good price.
In the first half of 2025, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport had one of the lowest average airfares around, according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The list of 437 airports shows average domestic airline fares for the first and second quarters of 2025. Among major airports in Ohio, as well as in Kentucky and Indiana, CVG airport had the lowest average plane ticket prices.
The end of 2025 was a hectic one for airport workers and travelers. Across the country, airports faced air traffic reductions due to air traffic controller staffing issues during the government shutdown.
But before that shutdown started on Oct. 1, 2025, CVG airport had lower airfare averages than Louisville, Indianapolis, Cleveland and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
A smaller Columbus airport, Rickenbacker International, took the top spot ahead of CVG with an average airfare of $154 in the first few months of 2025. Rickenbacker is mostly a cargo airport, with a total of 20 flights to and from the airport each day.
Here’s a look at the numbers.
Average airfares in the first quarter of 2025
In the order of lowest to highest averages:
- Cincinnati CVG, $377
- Cleveland CLE, $380
- Indianapolis IND, $410
- Louisville SDF, $426
- Columbus CMH, $435
Average airfares in the second quarter of 2025
- Cincinnati CVG, $365
- Cleveland CLE, $370
- Indianapolis IND, $379
- Louisville SDF, $392
- Columbus CMH, $393
Travel tips for CVG
All passengers are advised to arrive in the TSA line at least two hours before a flight within the US and three hours before an international flight.
Any liquids you bring in carry-ons must be 3.4 ounces or less, with all liquids fitting in a one-quart bag. One bag per passenger is permitted.
If in need of special assistance, or wheelchair assistance, passengers should contact their airline.
An Ohio city appropriately named Dublin had the luck of the Irish on its side this St. Patrick’s Day, unofficially breaking a Guinness World Record by organizing 1,050 people into the shape of a shamrock.
The human shamrock, which took on its verdant hue thanks to the green ponchos worn by participants, was formed immediately following the St. Patrick’s Day parade in the city, located 15 miles northwest of downtown Columbus, and nicknamed “The Other Dublin.”
The record-breaking attempt was hosted by the creative agency Cornett and the tourism group in the city, as per Marketing Communication News.
The impressive feat topped the previous record of 815 participants, set by Dublin, Ireland — though the new mark won’t be official until Guinness certifies it.
The First Round of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Saturday with a slate featuring No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Howard on the 16-game schedule.
Here is the latest on Saturday’s March Madness matchup, including expert picks from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.
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No. 3 Ohio State vs No. 14 Howard prediction
- Heather Burns: Ohio State
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No. 3 Ohio State vs No. 14 Howard odds
- Opening Moneyline: N/A
- Opening Spread: Ohio State (-38.5)
- Opening Total: 142.5
How to Watch Ohio State vs Howard on Saturday
No. 3 Ohio State takes on No. 14 Howard at Schottenstein Center in Columbus on at 11:30 a.m. (ET). The game is airing on ESPN2.
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- March 29-30: Elite 8
- April 3: Final Four
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