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$104+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to San Francisco (SFO)

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SDF — SFO
Apr 30 — May 71
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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 April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$104
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$188 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 ($51 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 April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 April 25, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 4/25$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 4/258:36 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Sun 4/2711:38 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Tue 8/199:36 amCVG - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mBreeze Airways
Sun 8/2412:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 32mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/25$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 7/21:06 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/412:59 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$249
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/15:45 amCVG - SFO
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2712:33 pmSFO - CVG
Nonstop4h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/217:45 pmCVG - SFO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2712:21 amSFO - CVG
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 6/233:04 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Thu 6/2612:24 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/25$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 7/16:20 amBNA - SFO
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Tue 7/811:30 amSFO - BNA
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/24$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 7/56:15 amCVG - SFO
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Sun 7/1311:45 pmSFO - CVG
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/24$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/286:12 pmLEX - SFO
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/27:20 amSFO - LEX
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/241:58 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2612:21 amSFO - SDF
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/187:52 pmBNA - SFO
1 stop21h 25mFrontier
Sun 5/258:45 pmSFO - BNA
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$281

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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 April 25, 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 4/28

8:36 pm-7:45 am

1 stop14h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

9:42 am-12:55 am

1 stop12h 13m

$218

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 7/2

1:06 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

12:59 am-11:44 am

1 stop7h 45m

$249

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/1

5:45 am-12:58 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:33 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$252

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/21

7:05 am-1:19 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:21 am-1:08 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$257

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/23

3:04 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop10h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

12:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$277

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Tue 7/1

6:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

11:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$277

CincinnatiSan Francisco

CVG - SFO

CVGSFO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 7/5

6:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

10:30 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 23m

$277

LexingtonSan Francisco

LEX - SFO

LEXSFO

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/28

6:12 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$279

NashvilleSan Francisco

BNA - SFO

BNASFO

Nashville Intl

Sun 5/18

7:52 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

8:45 pm-9:09 am

1 stop10h 24m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to San Francisco

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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, 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 $393). 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 April 25, 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 April 25, 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.

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

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?

    $104 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $110 and $125, 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 $284, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $182. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $221.

  • 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 $393). 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$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$228Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$345Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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