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Cheap flights to Kentucky

Most popular in	August	High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	£827	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£304	From London to Bowling Green

Cheapest prices for Kentucky flights by month

January

£529

February

£459

March

£506

April

£541

May

£520

June

£546

July

£738

August

£826

September

£656

October

£613

November

£527

December

£572

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kentucky. Flying to Kentucky in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Kentucky?

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Price	£438 - £821
Temperature	11 - 32 °C
Rainfall	86 - 122 mm

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, February is seen as the time to fly to Kentucky, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Kentucky, the warmest period tends to be July, with the wettest being March.

When is the best time to book flights to Kentucky?

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kentucky. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Kentucky?

The cheapest flights to Kentucky are usually found when departing on a Wednesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Kentucky flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the evening. Booking a flight at midday will likely mean higher prices.

Kentucky is home to the “most exciting two minutes in sports” — The Kentucky Derby. Held in Louisville at Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May and is the finale to the Kentucky Derby Festival. Visitors booking Kentucky flights and hotel rooms during the festival should come prepared to take part in the Derby traditions. Big hats, seersucker suits and mint juleps are just part of the fun. The 1¼ mile race is also known as the “The Run for the Roses” – whereby a blanket of red roses is placed on the Kentucky Derby winner each year.

Of course, Kentucky has a host of attractions for tourists to explore that don’t include horses or jockeys. Kentucky was a slaveholding state and was caught in the middle of the Civil War. A trip to the George S. Patton, Jr. Military Museum at Fort Knox and Old Fort Harrod State Part are two must-see attractions. For sports fans, don’t miss a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum where you can watch the famous bats and mitts being crafted.

It’s worth noting that some of the best whiskey comes out of Kentucky. Grab a bottle before boarding your Kentucky flight back home and store it for a special occasion.

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Kentucky climate

Kentucky has a moderate climate with warm, humid conditions. Summers are warm with temperatures reaching the mid-20s (Celsius), and winters mildly cold with temperatures in the single digits. Spring is the rainy season, with most of the rain in the southern part of the state. Kentucky is on a storm path, and most storms occur between March and September.

When to fly to Kentucky

Peak Season:
With its mild climate, Kentucky has visitors year round, although summer (from May to September) is the peak season for flights to Kentucky.

Spring means the Kentucky Derby, and Louisville is not the place for anyone on a budget. The race is held the first Saturday in May, and there are two weeks of festivals and entertainment.

Autumn is also popular, particularly in the Kentucky Highlands during the Fall Festivals.

Off Season:
Spring is a bit slower in Kentucky, as long as you stay away from Louisville. Keep in mind, though, that Churchill Downs is open other times of the year when it is not nearly as crowded.

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Getting around Kentucky

There are two airports offering flights within Kentucky, and some bus service south of Louisville and Lexington. Trail riding is available, and cycling is a popular mode of transport with cycling clubs and routes throughout Kentucky. A beautiful state to drive through, one of the best ways to explore Kentucky and see the sights is with a car.