Kentucky

$126+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SDF
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kentucky

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 June 15, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/2112:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/249:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/11$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/1412:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/249:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/1412:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/219:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$247
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/2812:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Fri 9/49:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/11$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/124:30 pm
SFO
-
SDF
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/249:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/1011:59 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 9/148:15 am
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$263
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:00 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Sat 9/267:42 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/299:35 am
SFO
-
SDF
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Wed 9/305:30 am
SDF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$266
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:30 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Wed 8/1212:25 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/124:30 pm
SFO
-
CVG
1 stop24h 55m
Frontier
Tue 8/188:40 pm
CVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 12/111:00 pm
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 12/108:15 am
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 10/610:50 am
SFO
-
BNA
Nonstop4h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 10/208:05 am
BNA
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$271

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated June 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$126
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$519

Good round-trip deal

$168 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Louisville Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Kentucky
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kentucky.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Kentucky.

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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 June 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

12:40 am-10:17 am

1 stop6h 37m

Louisville Intl

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 59m

$295

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

11:59 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 31m

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/11

8:30 am-3:41 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$296

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

6:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/27

5:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$308

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/17

3:20 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$313

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

9:10 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/11

1:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$325

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 7/14

7:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 42m

$329

San FranciscoNashville

SFO - BNA

SFOBNA

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

6:15 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/17

8:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$338

San FranciscoLexington

SFO - LEX

SFOLEX

San Francisco

Wed 11/25

6:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 12/1

5:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 20m

$341

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

11:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 9/19

11:17 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$344

San FranciscoCincinnati

SFO - CVG

SFOCVG

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

1:20 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kentucky

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kentucky

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kentucky (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to Kentucky in March is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 June 15, 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kentucky

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kentucky. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 15, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to USKY are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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

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 June 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from San Francisco to Kentucky by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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.

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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 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 11.0 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?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kentucky?

    For as low as $296, Delta can have you in Kentucky from San Francisco in 4h 31m. San Francisco and Kentucky are separated by a distance of 1962 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, 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?

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $136. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Nashville Intl) can be booked for $261 on average, our data indicates $287 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kentucky (average of $91). Flying from San Francisco to Kentucky in March is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 San Francisco to Kentucky

Discover the top 6 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 June 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$134Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$159Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$358Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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