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$51+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SDF
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/221:46 pmRDU - SDF
Nonstop1h 33mBreeze Airways
Sun 5/253:59 pmSDF - RDU
Nonstop1h 29mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/29$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/1711:13 amRDU - CVG
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Tue 5/202:55 pmCVG - RDU
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/171:27 pmRDU - SDF
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/178:11 pmSDF - RDU
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$173
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:12 pmRDU - SDF
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Fri 6/205:37 pmSDF - RDU
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/29$179
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/158:00 amRDU - BNA
1 stop9h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/176:13 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/108:40 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Mon 5/122:35 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop5h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/304:20 pmRDU - TYS
1 stop2h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:09 pmTYS - RDU
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:25 amRDU - LEX
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Mon 5/266:00 amLEX - RDU
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/28$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:21 amRDU - BNA
Nonstop1h 48mDelta
Sun 5/259:49 amBNA - RDU
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/28$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:50 amRDU - TYS
1 stop3h 18mDelta
Tue 6/175:45 amTYS - RDU
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/28$219
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/139:25 amRDU - BNA
1 stop24h 01mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/209:11 amBNA - RDU
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$223
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.
Thu 5/2911:20 amRDU - LEX
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:20 amLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$229

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

Kentucky

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

1:46 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/25

3:59 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$121

RaleighCincinnati

RDU - CVG

RDUCVG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/17

11:13 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/20

2:55 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$170

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/17

1:27 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/17

8:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$173

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/13

8:12 pm-12:31 am

1 stop4h 19m

Louisville Intl

Fri 6/20

5:37 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$179

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/30

4:20 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop2h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/31

6:09 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$199

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

8:40 pm-7:16 am

1 stop11h 36m

Nashville Intl

Mon 5/12

2:35 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$200

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/30

10:17 am-8:40 am

2 stops23h 23m

Nashville Intl

Sun 6/1

8:20 pm-9:12 am

1 stop11h 52m

$207

RaleighLexington

RDU - LEX

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

5:25 am-9:24 am

1 stop3h 59m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$214

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

8:21 am-9:09 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Nashville Intl

Sun 5/25

9:49 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$217

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/10

7:50 am-11:08 am

1 stop3h 18m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/17

5:45 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 52m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Raleigh 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 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 April 29, 2025.

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

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Kentucky, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

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

    $51 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 Spirit Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $82 and $89, 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 $144, 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 $195 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Kentucky

Discover the top 6 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$97Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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