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$58+ Cheap flights from California to Kentucky

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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$153
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$58
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/78:09 pmLAX - CVG
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Wed 3/124:31 pmCVG - LAX
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/1110:02 pmLAS - BNA
1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/137:22 pmBNA - LAS
Nonstop4h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/710:23 pmLAS - BNA
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/146:00 pmBNA - LAS
1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 5/1112:59 amLAS - BNA
1 stop15h 46mFrontier
Fri 5/167:45 pmBNA - LAS
1 stop24h 53mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 3/1912:59 amLAX - CVG
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/279:22 amCVG - LAX
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$166
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 5/76:45 amSNA - BNA
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/143:58 pmBNA - SNA
1 stop7h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$179
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/312:25 pmSNA - BNA
1 stop22h 44mFrontier
Mon 4/76:00 pmBNA - SNA
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 5/1212:19 pmSNA - BNA
1 stop28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/143:58 pmBNA - SNA
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$198
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Thu 3/66:00 amSJC - BNA
3 stops24h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/119:15 pmBNA - SJC
3 stops29h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$207
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Thu 3/65:45 amLAX - CVG
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/94:57 pmCVG - LAX
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/122:40 pmSJC - BNA
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/166:00 amBNA - SJC
2 stops14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$219
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Thu 5/18:08 amBUR - BNA
1 stop8h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/47:34 pmBNA - BUR
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$235

Find flights from California to Kentucky within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaNashville

SNA - BNA

SNABNA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/24

3:33 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/26

11:54 am-9:57 am

2 stops24h 03m

$148

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

8:09 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/12

4:31 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 54m

$155

Las VegasNashville

LAS - BNA

LASBNA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

10:02 pm-8:22 am

1 stop8h 20m

Nashville Intl

Thu 3/13

7:22 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$157

Las VegasNashville

LAS - BNA

LASBNA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/7

10:23 pm-8:11 am

1 stop7h 48m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/14

6:00 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$158

Las VegasNashville

LAS - BNA

LASBNA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/11

12:59 am-6:45 pm

1 stop15h 46m

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

7:45 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop24h 53m

$160

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

1:24 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/25

9:28 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$162

Los AngelesCincinnati

LAX - CVG

LAXCVG

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

12:59 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 29m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/27

9:22 am-3:28 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$166

Santa AnaNashville

SNA - BNA

SNABNA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

12:25 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop22h 44m

Nashville Intl

Mon 4/7

6:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop19h 35m

$180

Santa AnaNashville

SNA - BNA

SNABNA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

12:25 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop22h 44m

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/8

2:54 pm-9:45 am

2 stops20h 51m

$200

San JoseNashville

SJC - BNA

SJCBNA

San Jose

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-8:00 am

3 stops24h 00m

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/11

9:15 pm-12:15 am

3 stops29h 00m

$207

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from California to Kentucky

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

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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $58 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $60 and American Airlines from $80 one-way.

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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.

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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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$156Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$227Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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