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$80+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kentucky

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Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Wed 3/26
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kentucky

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$167 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/318:43 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/39:36 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$248
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 6/2710:06 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop16h 07mFrontier
Mon 6/3010:00 amCVG - SFO
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1412:47 amSFO - SDF
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/236:16 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/2512:47 amSFO - SDF
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Sat 5/310:32 amSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/13$277
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/81:03 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop19h 26mSun Country Air
Sun 10/126:47 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop25h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/13$285
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/246:00 amSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Sun 4/277:49 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/88:44 amSFO - BNA
2 stops13h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/154:15 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 3/3112:25 amSFO - CVG
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/152:39 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop11h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$300
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1710:35 amSFO - BNA
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2111:03 amBNA - SFO
1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$303
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/245:45 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/295:51 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/13$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2512:15 amSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/177:22 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/259:30 pmSFO - LEX
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Sat 5/34:02 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/12$309

Find flights from San Francisco to Kentucky within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 14, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

11:42 pm-10:30 am

1 stop7h 48m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/22

1:30 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$258

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:47 am-1:08 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/23

6:16 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$267

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

12:47 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/3

10:32 am-2:49 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$277

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

10:17 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 38m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/7

6:36 pm-7:42 am

2 stops16h 06m

$277

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-6:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Nashville Intl

Sun 4/27

7:49 pm-12:33 am

1 stop6h 44m

$290

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

8:44 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/15

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$295

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

12:25 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/15

2:39 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$300

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

10:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/21

11:03 am-9:26 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$303

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

12:15 am-11:39 am

1 stop9h 24m

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/17

7:22 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 08m

$308

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

9:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/2

10:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$309

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Kentucky

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Kentucky including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 14, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Kentucky, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,741 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
155 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kentucky?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kentucky from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Kentucky flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Kentucky have been viewed 9 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kentucky for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Kentucky?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky or San Francisco - Louisville Intl, San Francisco - Nashville Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to Kentucky.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kentucky?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $81. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $170 on average our data indicates $338 when flying from San Francisco to Kentucky.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kentucky?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kentucky?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$157Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$227Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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