Kentucky

$57+ Cheap flights from California 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SDF
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
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From California to Kentucky
One-way flight from California to Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Kentucky.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Kentucky.

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Cheapest flights from California to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/89:09 pmOAK - BNA
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/108:35 amBNA - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/216:44 pmLAX - CVG
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Sat 4/265:39 pmCVG - LAX
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$188
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:36 pmBUR - BNA
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/108:35 amBNA - BUR
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/268:25 amLAX - BNA
Nonstop5h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/38:35 amBNA - LAX
1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 5/44:59 pmLAX - BNA
1 stop14h 10mFrontier
Thu 5/87:52 pmBNA - LAX
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 6/81:50 pmLAX - CVG
Nonstop4h 14mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/129:54 pmCVG - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/16$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/89:11 amLAX - BNA
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:52 pmBNA - LAX
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/96:45 pmLAX - BNA
Nonstop3h 56mDelta
Fri 5/167:50 pmBNA - LAX
Nonstop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/16$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 6/13:48 pmLAX - CVG
1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/59:54 pmCVG - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/611:20 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/107:59 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$237
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Fri 5/2312:13 pmSMF - BNA
1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/278:35 amBNA - SMF
1 stop12h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$243
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:41 amSMF - BNA
2 stops9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/108:35 amBNA - SMF
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$244

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kentucky that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandNashville

OAK - BNA

OAKBNA

Oakland

Thu 5/8

9:09 pm-5:55 am

1 stop6h 46m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/10

8:35 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$173

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

6:44 pm-6:37 am

1 stop8h 53m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/26

5:39 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 52m

$188

BurbankNashville

BUR - BNA

BURBNA

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/7

8:36 pm-5:55 am

1 stop7h 19m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/10

8:35 am-3:18 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$194

Los AngelesNashville

LAX - BNA

LAXBNA

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

8:25 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/3

8:35 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$195

Los AngelesNashville

LAX - BNA

LAXBNA

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

4:59 pm-9:09 am

1 stop14h 10m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/8

7:52 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 38m

$198

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

1:50 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/12

9:54 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$207

Los AngelesNashville

LAX - BNA

LAXBNA

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

5:30 am-6:52 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Nashville Intl

Sun 5/11

7:52 pm-9:52 am

1 stop16h 00m

$207

Los AngelesNashville

LAX - BNA

LAXBNA

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

6:45 pm-12:41 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

7:50 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$217

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Sun 6/1

3:48 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 07m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 6/5

9:54 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$220

SacramentoNashville

SMF - BNA

SMFBNA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/6

11:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 40m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/10

7:59 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kentucky

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California 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 April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from California to Kentucky to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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!

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

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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  • How popular is this California to Kentucky flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $57 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $88 and Allegiant Air from $100 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kentucky?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from California 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 6 airlines flying from California to Kentucky

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$228Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$304Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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