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$100+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to San Francisco (SFO)

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SDF — SFO
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$100
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$404

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$127 or less
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From Kentucky to San Francisco
One-way flight from Kentucky to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kentucky to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kentucky to San Francisco.

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

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 9/229:43 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 19mBreeze Airways
Mon 9/2912:47 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 25mBreeze Airways
Deal found 5/1$159
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:50 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Sun 5/112:53 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$218
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:45 amCVG - SFO
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/299:36 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mBreeze Airways
Thu 8/712:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 32mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/30$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.
Tue 6/242:10 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/16:10 amSFO - CVG
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
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.
Sat 6/148:24 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/217:00 amSFO - CVG
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$258
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.
Sun 8/177:00 amBNA - SFO
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Tue 8/1912:40 amSFO - BNA
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/30$277
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.
Thu 6/266:15 amCVG - SFO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Mon 6/3012:52 amSFO - CVG
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/30$277
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.
Mon 6/95:36 amBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/912:59 amSFO - BNA
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$278
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.
Wed 5/285:58 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/41:55 pmSFO - LEX
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$279
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Thu 6/125:37 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 13mSun Country Air
Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop14h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$280
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.
Tue 6/312:41 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Wed 7/25:50 amSFO - SDF
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/30$285

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky to San Francisco 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Kentucky

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/22

9:43 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

12:47 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$159

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/12

12:50 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop13h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

9:59 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$218

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/5

3:41 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

11:59 pm-10:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

$247

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 7/29

9:36 am-11:48 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

12:33 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$249

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 6/24

2:10 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

6:10 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$257

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 6/14

8:24 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

7:00 am-7:34 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$258

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/17

3:00 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

1:45 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 42m

$277

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/26

6:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

12:52 am-11:01 am

1 stop7h 09m

$277

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Mon 6/9

5:36 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

12:59 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 57m

$278

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/28

5:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

1:55 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Kentucky to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 KY to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Kentucky to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Kentucky to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. 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

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Kentucky?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Kentucky. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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

    $100 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 Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $106 and $128, respectively.

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

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Kentucky to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $283, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $127. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $223.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Kentucky to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 Kentucky to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$228Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$345Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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