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$52+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SDF
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Kentucky

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Southwest)

One-way from

$52
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$432
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/257:30 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
mié. 7/96:10 amBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$242
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2910:41 amSMF - BNA
2 stops9h 31mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/17:29 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$245
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2210:41 amSMF - BNA
2 stops9h 31mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/266:59 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop16h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
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.
mié. 5/285:20 amSMF - TYS
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/41:56 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$250
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/232:56 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
mar. 7/295:44 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$256
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/249:56 amSMF - BNA
1 stop6h 49mDelta
dom. 7/277:15 pmBNA - SMF
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/30$257
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/286:13 amSMF - TYS
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/44:10 pmTYS - SMF
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$260
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.
jue. 5/292:20 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
lun. 6/25:32 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$268
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/151:18 pmSMF - CVG
1 stop12h 42mFrontier
dom. 5/187:51 pmCVG - SMF
1 stop19h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$268
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/167:44 pmSMF - SDF
2 stops19h 51mSpirit Airlines
vie. 6/2011:04 amSDF - SMF
2 stops25h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$274
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/88:35 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
sáb. 7/126:04 amBNA - SMF
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$274
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/2810:41 amSMF - TYS
3 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/44:15 pmTYS - SMF
2 stops20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$277

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Kentucky

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

mié. 6/25

7:30 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 30m

Nashville Intl

mié. 7/9

6:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 30m

$242

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

jue. 5/29

10:41 am-10:12 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Nashville Intl

dom. 6/1

7:29 pm-11:23 am

1 stop17h 54m

$245

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

jue. 5/22

10:41 am-10:12 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Nashville Intl

lun. 5/26

6:59 pm-9:46 am

1 stop16h 47m

$249

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

mié. 5/28

5:20 am-2:49 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 6/4

1:56 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$250

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

mié. 7/23

2:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Nashville Intl

mié. 7/30

4:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$256

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

jue. 7/24

9:56 am-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Nashville Intl

dom. 7/27

7:15 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$257

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

mié. 5/28

6:13 am-7:14 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 6/4

4:10 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$260

SacramentoCincinnati

SMF - CVG

SMFCVG

Sacramento Intl

jue. 5/15

1:18 pm-5:00 am

1 stop12h 42m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dom. 5/18

7:51 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$268

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

jue. 5/29

2:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Nashville Intl

lun. 6/2

5:32 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 01m

$268

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

lun. 6/16

7:44 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Louisville Intl

vie. 6/20

11:04 am-9:24 am

2 stops25h 20m

$274

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento 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 mayo 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Kentucky. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Kentucky. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Kentucky are Spirit Airlines ($52), Frontier ($115), and Hawaiian Airlines ($118).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Sacramento to Kentucky consider Sacramento Intl - Nashville Intl, Sacramento Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Sacramento Intl - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Sacramento 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Kentucky

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$211Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$313Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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