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$65+ Cheap flights from California to Kentucky

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LAX — SDF
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$114
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$252

Good round-trip deal

$103 or less

Good one-way deal

$51 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:00 amLAX - BNA
Nonstop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/208:28 pmBNA - LAX
Nonstop4h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$114
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:00 amBUR - BNA
1 stop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/253:37 pmBNA - BUR
1 stop8h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$129
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:04 pmSNA - BNA
2 stops22h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/202:55 pmBNA - SNA
1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/611:52 amSMF - BNA
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/910:07 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop14h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$193
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:29 amSAN - BNA
1 stop11h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/210:37 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:11 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/183:37 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$216
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:12 pmSAN - BNA
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/63:26 pmBNA - SAN
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:45 amSNA - BNA
1 stop5h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:15 amBNA - SNA
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:25 amSAN - BNA
1 stop15h 12mFrontier
Sat 9/67:00 amBNA - SAN
1 stop17h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:59 pmONT - BNA
1 stop25h 41mFrontier
Wed 9/177:30 amBNA - ONT
1 stop14h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:30 amSAN - BNA
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Sat 9/65:40 pmBNA - SAN
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/141:20 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sat 9/201:35 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$257

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Kentucky that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kentucky that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNashville

LAX - BNA

LAXBNA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

11:00 am-5:04 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/20

8:28 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$114

BurbankNashville

BUR - BNA

BURBNA

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/25

3:37 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$129

Santa AnaNashville

SNA - BNA

SNABNA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

8:04 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/20

2:55 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$164

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/6

11:52 am-12:59 am

1 stop11h 07m

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/9

10:07 pm-10:52 am

1 stop14h 45m

$193

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Fri 10/31

8:29 am-9:42 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/2

10:37 pm-7:24 am

1 stop10h 47m

$206

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

12:11 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 50m

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/18

3:37 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$216

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 8/30

12:12 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/6

3:26 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$218

Santa AnaNashville

SNA - BNA

SNABNA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/22

6:45 am-2:42 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Nashville Intl

Sun 8/24

6:15 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$221

San DiegoNashville

SAN - BNA

SANBNA

San Diego

Sat 8/30

12:12 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Nashville Intl

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-10:24 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$237

OntarioNashville

ONT - BNA

ONTBNA

Ontario

Wed 9/10

8:59 pm-12:40 am

1 stop25h 41m

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/17

7:30 am-7:54 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$238

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kentucky

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kentucky

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kentucky?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from California to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to KY?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Kentucky. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Kentucky as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kentucky. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Kentucky have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Kentucky flight route?

    This flight path from California to Kentucky was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kentucky one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $90 and Hawaiian Airlines from $108 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kentucky that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Kentucky flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Kentucky.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Kentucky?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Kentucky by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kentucky?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from California to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from California to Kentucky

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Kentucky. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$156Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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