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$59+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Raleigh (RDU)

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SDF — RDU
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Raleigh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to Raleigh flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$59
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$117 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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From Kentucky to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Kentucky to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kentucky to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kentucky to Raleigh-Durham.

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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/13:59 pmSDF - RDU
Nonstop1h 29mBreeze Airways
Sun 5/41:46 pmRDU - SDF
Nonstop1h 33mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/23$143
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/195:37 pmSDF - RDU
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sun 6/225:20 amRDU - SDF
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/23$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/1610:01 amBNA - RDU
1 stop23h 22mFrontier
Sun 5/189:28 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$191
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/55:05 amSDF - RDU
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/81:46 pmRDU - SDF
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/158:14 amBNA - RDU
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/193:55 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 4/2612:54 pmCVG - RDU
1 stop10h 50mFrontier
Sat 5/311:13 amRDU - CVG
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/297:10 pmTYS - RDU
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Sun 6/16:29 amRDU - TYS
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/23$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/36:25 amSDF - RDU
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Fri 6/66:15 amRDU - SDF
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/217:05 amLEX - RDU
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Wed 5/286:29 amRDU - LEX
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/22$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/209:49 amBNA - RDU
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Tue 5/278:21 amRDU - BNA
Nonstop1h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/23$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/216:04 pmBNA - RDU
1 stop19h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/243:55 pmRDU - BNA
1 stop26h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/36:00 amCVG - RDU
1 stop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/35:30 pmRDU - CVG
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$234

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky to Raleigh 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Raleigh that are best for you.

Fly from

Kentucky

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/1

3:59 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/4

1:46 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$143

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Thu 6/19

5:37 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/22

5:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop3h 25m

$179

NashvilleRaleigh

BNA - RDU

BNARDU

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/9

10:01 am-10:23 am

1 stop23h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

8:40 pm-7:16 am

1 stop11h 36m

$184

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/5

5:05 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

1:46 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$193

CincinnatiRaleigh

CVG - RDU

CVGRDU

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/26

12:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

11:13 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$198

KnoxvilleRaleigh

TYS - RDU

TYSRDU

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/29

7:10 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

6:29 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 11m

$208

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/3

6:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

6:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$209

NashvilleRaleigh

BNA - RDU

BNARDU

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

7:49 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

3:55 pm-6:44 am

1 stop15h 49m

$209

LexingtonRaleigh

LEX - RDU

LEXRDU

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/21

7:05 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/28

6:29 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$214

NashvilleRaleigh

BNA - RDU

BNARDU

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/5

6:37 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/9

3:55 pm-6:44 am

1 stop15h 49m

$216

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kentucky to Raleigh

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Kentucky to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Raleigh as you normally would.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta from Kentucky to Raleigh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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

    For a flight from Kentucky to Raleigh, you will be flying into Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avelo Airlines from $75 and Frontier from $79 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to Raleigh?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kentucky to Raleigh?

    While on average a flight from Kentucky to Raleigh is generally $128, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $66. When looking at the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Raleigh-Durham), you can expect to pay $200 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Kentucky to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Raleigh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$95Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$154Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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