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$50+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Kentucky

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ORD — SDF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$50
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$252

Good round-trip deal

$168 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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Thu 5/297:47 amORD - BNA
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/27:39 pmBNA - ORD
1 stop13h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/25:20 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/53:07 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1112:35 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Sun 7/133:07 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$106
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/269:30 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:04 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$145
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Tue 6/179:35 pmMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sat 6/215:15 amBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$145
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:36 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/219:57 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$146
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Sat 5/245:03 pmORD - CVG
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Sat 5/316:05 amCVG - ORD
1 stop18h 47mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$163
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Tue 6/312:41 pmORD - SDF
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/42:07 pmSDF - ORD
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$163
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Wed 5/286:30 amORD - SDF
1 stop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/302:07 pmSDF - ORD
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$164
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Thu 5/229:50 amSTL - BNA
1 stop4h 05mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 5/262:35 pmBNA - STL
1 stop4h 06mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 4/30$172
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Fri 5/305:15 pmORD - BNA
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Sat 5/316:00 amBNA - ORD
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/30$177
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Sat 6/145:53 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Sat 6/216:05 amBNA - MDW
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/30$177

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

7:47 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/2

7:39 pm-8:50 am

1 stop13h 11m

$100

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

5:20 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/5

3:07 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$102

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

12:35 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/13

3:07 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$106

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/26

9:30 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Nashville Intl

Sun 6/29

6:04 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$145

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/17

9:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/21

5:15 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$145

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

10:14 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/21

9:57 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$146

ChicagoCincinnati

ORD - CVG

ORDCVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

5:03 pm-10:59 am

1 stop16h 56m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/31

6:05 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$163

ChicagoLouisville

ORD - SDF

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

12:41 pm-8:44 am

1 stop19h 03m

Louisville Intl

Wed 6/4

2:07 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$163

ChicagoLouisville

ORD - SDF

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

6:30 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/30

2:07 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$164

St. LouisNashville

STL - BNA

STLBNA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/22

9:50 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/26

2:35 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$172

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Kentucky

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to KY?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Kentucky

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Kentucky. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USKY are scheduled on a Wednesday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kentucky ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Kentucky when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kentucky, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Kentucky to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Kentucky. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $50 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $54 and $58, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Kentucky?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Kentucky?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Illinois 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Kentucky

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ContourCheapest$102Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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