Kentucky

$54+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SDF
Jun 8 — Jun 151
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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 May 9, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 5/307:05 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sat 6/68:06 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/6$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/26:15 am
RDU
-
CVG
1 stop4h 49m
Frontier
Thu 6/412:12 pm
CVG
-
RDU
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/107:05 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sat 6/138:06 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/4$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/186:15 am
RDU
-
CVG
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Sun 6/2112:24 pm
CVG
-
RDU
1 stop19h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$122
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/2811:56 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sat 5/308:06 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/7$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/56:15 am
RDU
-
CVG
1 stop5h 26m
Frontier
Mon 6/812:46 pm
CVG
-
RDU
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/286:15 am
RDU
-
CVG
1 stop4h 49m
Frontier
Fri 5/2912:46 pm
CVG
-
RDU
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$126
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 5/237:05 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Wed 5/278:06 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/8$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sat 6/277:05 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Wed 7/18:06 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/5$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/246:15 am
RDU
-
CVG
1 stop5h 34m
Frontier
Wed 7/2212:54 pm
CVG
-
RDU
1 stop11h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sat 6/137:05 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sat 6/138:06 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/4$137
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 6/247:05 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sat 6/278:06 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/6$138

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 May 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$54
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$193 or less

Good one-way deal

$76 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Louisville Intl flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to Kentucky
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to Kentucky.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Kentucky.

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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 May 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

12:54 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 46m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 6/11

8:15 am-9:51 pm

1 stop13h 36m

$198

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/9

8:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/14

5:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop3h 45m

$239

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/5

6:45 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/9

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

$248

RaleighBlountville

RDU - TRI

RDUTRI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/2

5:20 am-9:31 am

1 stop4h 11m

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$279

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/30

6:28 am-10:20 am

1 stop3h 52m

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 52m

$293

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/3

5:20 am-8:35 am

1 stop4h 15m

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/10

7:59 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$297

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/6

6:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/6

7:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$301

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/1

9:40 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/4

6:00 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$301

RaleighNashville

RDU - BNA

RDUBNA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

4:00 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/8

8:35 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$301

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Louisville Intl

Wed 6/3

6:25 am-2:08 pm

2 stops7h 43m

$302

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Kentucky. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $51). Flying from Raleigh to Kentucky in January is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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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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 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta 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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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 4h 05m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $239. 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?

    $52 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 $100 and $100, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Raleigh to Kentucky are American Airlines (100%), Delta (100%) and Endeavor Airlines (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky is generally $186, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $40. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Nashville Intl), you can expect to pay $176 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $51). Flying from Raleigh to Kentucky in January is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 May 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$81Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$100Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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