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$78+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — SFO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to San Francisco

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 February 13, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mon 9/79:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Fri 9/1112:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/12$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:51 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 37m
Frontier
Mon 3/26:15 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/249:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/2812:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/11$218
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:29 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 59m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:48 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/168:41 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/76:29 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop8h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:41 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/3010:48 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop28h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/263:01 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Thu 4/1611:16 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:45 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:32 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop7h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/128:41 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1610:35 pm
SFO
-
BNA
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/183:01 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 08m
Frontier
Tue 3/246:00 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop6h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$240
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/313:01 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 08m
Frontier
Sun 4/56:00 am
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop6h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:45 pm
BNA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:32 pm
SFO
-
BNA
1 stop7h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$242

Find 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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Priceline)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$433

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Louisville Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Louisville Intl-San Francisco flights.
From Kentucky to San Francisco
One-way flight from Kentucky to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kentucky to San Francisco.

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

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Kentucky

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/27

6:51 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:15 am-7:18 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$200

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 4/30

3:24 pm-9:08 am

1 stop19h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

9:33 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops14h 56m

$248

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/19

3:01 pm-12:28 am

1 stop11h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

9:04 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$275

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/11

3:43 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop30h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

10:35 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$289

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/11

5:45 am-7:14 pm

2 stops16h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

9:04 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$293

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 7/14

9:54 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

12:47 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$308

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 6/5

9:31 am-11:33 am

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

8:20 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$314

BlountvilleSan Francisco

TRI - SFO

TRISFO

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sat 8/8

6:16 pm-12:08 am

2 stops8h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:45 am-3:56 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$314

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

11:39 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$317

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 5/12

3:00 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

8:30 am-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$317

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to San Francisco (average of $121). Flying from Kentucky to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Breeze Airways, and American Airlines fly from Kentucky to San Francisco in about 5h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 44m. Kentucky and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2030 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 Kentucky to San Francisco one-way?

    $108 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 $149 and $159, 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 $316, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $122. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $182.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to San Francisco (average of $121). Flying from Kentucky to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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$138Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$142Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$254Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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