Kentucky

$68+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Kentucky

RDU — SDF
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Kentucky

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Kentucky

Wed 12/22:51 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Sat 12/55:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 11/2$97
Sat 11/211:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Sat 12/55:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 11/5$135
Sat 12/265:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Sat 1/27:36 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 11/6$157
Wed 11/253:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Wed 12/25:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 11/4$158
Wed 12/26:44 pm -
2 stops25h 45m
Sat 12/55:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 11/7$166
Wed 12/22:51 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Fri 12/410:25 am -
1 stop11h 51m
Deal found 11/7$172
Wed 12/22:51 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Mon 12/74:16 pm -
2 stops31h 43m
Deal found 11/7$175
Fri 12/118:05 am -
1 stop4h 57m
Sun 12/137:00 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 11/2$339
Fri 12/116:15 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Mon 12/147:00 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 11/5$349
Thu 12/106:00 am -
2 stops7h 02m
Mon 12/141:45 pm -
2 stops9h 59m
Deal found 11/6$359
Thu 11/1911:25 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Mon 11/237:10 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Deal found 11/4$369
Sat 11/213:00 pm -
2 stops8h 54m
Wed 11/257:10 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Deal found 11/6$384

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Kentucky

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$118 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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From Raleigh-Durham to Kentucky
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/19

5:15 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/25

3:00 pm-4:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/6

6:44 pm-11:48 am

1 stop17h 04m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/6

9:46 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop22h 43m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/10

11:14 am-8:02 am

2 stops20h 48m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

RaleighLexington

RDU Raleigh-Durham - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

RDULEX

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/7

12:35 pm-10:34 am

1 stop21h 59m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$141

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/24

5:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 35m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/10

6:59 am-11:48 am

3 stops28h 49m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/6

10:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

RaleighLouisville

RDU Raleigh-Durham - SDF Louisville Intl

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/25

6:23 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kentucky from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $245). Flying from Raleigh to Kentucky in October is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Kentucky?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Raleigh to Kentucky flights typically cost between $299 and $369 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $97 on Breeze Airways (Dec 2-Dec 5).

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

Booking 75 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

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

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 popular is this Raleigh to Kentucky flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    A quick flight from Raleigh to Kentucky can take about 4h 22m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $344. 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 $108 and $114, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Kentucky?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky is generally $175, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Nashville Intl), you can expect to pay $188 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Kentucky (average of $245). Flying from Raleigh to Kentucky in October is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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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Alternative routes for Raleigh to Kentucky

Top 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Kentucky

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$97Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$119Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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