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$49+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Kentucky

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SDF
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Kentucky

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2112:56 pmRDU - CVG
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Tue 12/235:05 amCVG - RDU
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Tue 12/306:14 pmRDU - CVG
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:15 amCVG - RDU
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$193
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Wed 12/3111:48 amRDU - CVG
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Mon 1/57:41 pmCVG - RDU
1 stop4h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/248:14 pmRDU - CVG
1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/209:00 amCVG - RDU
2 stops14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sat 12/208:12 pmRDU - CVG
1 stop27h 56mFrontier
Tue 12/235:05 amCVG - RDU
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$213
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:43 pmRDU - SDF
Nonstop1h 32mBreeze Airways
Sun 12/282:55 pmSDF - RDU
Nonstop1h 28mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/14$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Tue 12/306:14 pmRDU - CVG
1 stop14h 33mFrontier
Wed 12/317:16 pmCVG - RDU
1 stop13h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Tue 12/306:14 pmRDU - CVG
1 stop14h 33mFrontier
Sun 1/46:00 amCVG - RDU
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Wed 12/3111:48 amRDU - CVG
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Sun 1/42:50 pmCVG - RDU
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Tue 12/303:53 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/179:25 amBNA - RDU
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$246
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Mon 12/299:08 amRDU - CVG
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Sun 1/42:50 pmCVG - RDU
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Fri 12/266:00 amRDU - CVG
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:15 amCVG - RDU
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$254

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$49
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$350

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Kentucky

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

11:49 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Louisville Intl

Sun 3/1

2:26 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$118

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

11:49 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Louisville Intl

Sun 2/22

2:26 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$127

RaleighCincinnati

RDU - CVG

RDUCVG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

8:14 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop21h 34m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/20

4:23 pm-11:00 am

1 stop18h 37m

$152

RaleighCincinnati

RDU - CVG

RDUCVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/11

9:46 pm-12:42 am

1 stop26h 56m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/18

6:54 pm-8:52 am

1 stop13h 58m

$154

RaleighCincinnati

RDU - CVG

RDUCVG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

10:11 pm-10:57 am

1 stop12h 46m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 1/18

6:54 pm-8:52 am

1 stop13h 58m

$154

RaleighCincinnati

RDU - CVG

RDUCVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/21

12:56 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 12/23

5:05 am-6:28 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$187

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

11:49 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Louisville Intl

Sun 2/22

3:33 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$189

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/11

10:11 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 59m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 1/14

4:47 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop21h 26m

$191

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

10:11 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 59m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/12

6:18 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$193

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

9:46 pm-10:07 am

1 stop12h 21m

Louisville Intl

Thu 1/15

3:36 pm-8:52 am

2 stops17h 16m

$195

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $54). Flying from Raleigh to Kentucky in January is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 RDU to KY?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 December 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Kentucky at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Raleigh to Kentucky. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kentucky from Raleigh.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    A quick flight from Raleigh to Kentucky can take about 1h 37m. Breeze Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $118. Raleigh and Kentucky are separated by a distance of 414 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $99 and $100, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    The most popular route from Raleigh to Kentucky is Raleigh-Durham - Nashville Intl. You may also consider Raleigh-Durham - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky or Raleigh-Durham - Louisville Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky is generally $209, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $51. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Nashville Intl), you can expect to pay $171 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $54). Flying from Raleigh to Kentucky in January is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 Raleigh to Kentucky

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$97Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$124Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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