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Cheap flights to Louisville from £308

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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9 May — 16 May1
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Flights to Louisville in 2024

Find the latest flights to Louisville in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 878,137 searches and data was last updated on 4 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£558

Return from

£390

One-way from

£308
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Louisville Intl
One-way flight from London to Louisville Intl (SDF)

Cheap flights to Louisville in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Louisville in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 878,137 searches and data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Louisville in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Tue 18/618:15LHR - SDF
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/706:20SDF - LHR
1 stop24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5£514
Tue 18/618:15LHR - SDF
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/720:16SDF - LHR
1 stop10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/5£515
Mon 3/609:20LHR - SDF
1 stop18h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/607:45SDF - LHR
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£523
Mon 3/606:50LHR - SDF
2 stops20h 32mBritish Airways
Mon 10/616:23SDF - LHR
1 stop10h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/5£523
Tue 18/609:45LHR - SDF
1 stop16h 11mFinnair
Tue 2/720:16SDF - LHR
1 stop10h 54mFinnair
Deal found 3/5£529
Tue 18/609:40LHR - SDF
2 stops14h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 2/718:03SDF - LHR
1 stop14h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/5£531
Sat 1/614:30LGW - SDF
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/607:45SDF - LGW
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£531
Mon 3/609:35LHR - SDF
1 stop12h 01mFinnair
Mon 10/617:31SDF - LHR
1 stop10h 34mFinnair
Deal found 4/5£536
Mon 27/515:15LHR - SDF
1 stop12h 06mFinnair
Wed 12/616:23SDF - LHR
1 stop10h 27mFinnair
Deal found 4/5£537

Louisville 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Louisville in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 878,137 searches and data were last updated on 4 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Louisville in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 10/912:00LGW - SDF
2 stops15h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/914:59SDF - LGW
2 stops14h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/5£390
Tue 24/912:00LGW - SDF
2 stops15h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 5/1014:59SDF - LGW
2 stops14h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/5£416
Tue 10/913:00LHR - SDF
2 stops15h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/914:59SDF - LHR
2 stops12h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/5£419
Wed 11/912:00LGW - SDF
2 stops15h 53mDelta
Wed 25/912:40SDF - LGW
2 stops16h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/5£421
Tue 24/912:00LGW - SDF
2 stops15h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/1015:30SDF - LGW
2 stops13h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/5£422
Tue 24/908:10LHR - SDF
1 stop12h 20mFinnair
Tue 8/1018:02SDF - LHR
1 stop10h 03mFinnair
Deal found 4/5£426
Tue 24/909:40LHR - SDF
2 stops19h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/1014:15SDF - LHR
1 stop11h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/5£432
Wed 11/908:40LHR - SDF
2 stops17h 06mDelta
Wed 25/910:15SDF - LHR
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/5£438
Tue 24/913:00LHR - SDF
2 stops15h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 5/1012:40SDF - LHR
2 stops14h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/5£444

One-way flights to Louisville

Explore one-way flight options to Louisville for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 878,137 searches and data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Louisville. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Louisville instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 3/614:00LGW - SDF
1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£308
Tue 25/614:00LGW - SDF
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£311
Tue 10/913:40LGW - SDF
2 stops37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£398
Tue 25/606:00LHR - SDF
3 stops21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£503
Mon 3/616:30LHR - SDF
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£505
Tue 25/612:40LGW - SDF
2 stops15h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£542
Mon 3/614:10LHR - SDF
1 stop28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£559
Tue 10/911:20LHR - SDF
3 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£561
Tue 25/620:45LGW - SDF
3 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£612

Average price of flights to Louisville by month

Plan your trip to Louisville by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Louisville is currently £478 while a return flight costs £488. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Louisville (average of £563). Flying to Louisville in July will prove the most costly (average of £816). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£529

February

£528

March

£550

April

£552

May

£562

June

£627

July

£650

August

£641

September

£557

October

£481

November

£519

December

£448

Temperature and rainfall in Louisville by month

Plan your trip to Louisville by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SDF

Temperature

2 - 26 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisville, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Louisville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Louisville. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Louisville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Louisville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Louisville. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Louisville should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Louisville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Louisville. 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 Louisville. Reviews last updated 4 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic, Delta and Finnair to Louisville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.1
Very Good
10,838 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.9
Good
1,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,379 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.7
Good
742 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.6
Good
2,962 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,838 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

If you’re familiar with The Kentucky Derby, Louisville Sluggers and whisky, you’ve got the basics of Louisville covered. Churchill Downs is home to the most famous horse race in the world, held the first Saturday in May every year. The city is home to the largest manufacturer of baseball bats and gloves in the nation. And, nearly one-third of the nation’s bourbon whisky comes from Louisville. But travellers booking flights to Louisville will find there is more to this city than thoroughbreds, Babe Ruth and whisky sours.

Louisville was at the forefront of many major historical inventions including the first public viewing of Thomas Edison’s light bulb, the first human hand transplant, and the first self-contained artificial heart transplant.  Among the other reasons tourists book Louisville flights include the American Printing House for the Blind; the J.B. Speed Art Museum; the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts; and the Muhammad Ali Center, a museum and cultural-educational centre dedicated to the boxing champion and Louisville native.

If you’re lucky enough to hold a ticket to The Kentucky Derby, book Louisville flights and accommodation in advance. The city is packed with people wearing big hats, boasting big personalities and paying big prices. Otherwise, good deals on flights to Louisville are easy to find and visitors can enjoy a tour of Churchill Downs, honour the Babe and sip a whisky on the rocks during the off-season.

Louisville climate

Louisville’s weather is temperate and seasonal. Summers (late May to late September) are hot with cool evenings so bring along a light jacket or coat. March to September are the wettest seasons, although rainfall is fairly constant all year round, and snow usually falls from December to February, allowing for winter sports fun. Winter temperatures range from -2 to +6 degrees and in the summer they vary between 18 and 30 degrees.

Getting around Louisville

Louisville is a very easy city to get into and around. There are great roads and train lines reaching into the city, as well as an international airport. Within the city, take one of the efficient public buses. Many of the hotels have their own free shuttle service, so be sure to find out what your accommodation offers. Taxis are easy to catch and there are many well-marked bike lanes in the centre of town. 

Louisville airport overview

Kentucky’s second-busiest airport (after Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky), Louisville International Airport is situated in the city of Louisville, in Jefferson County. The airport used to be called Standiford Field, but changed its name in 1995, hence its IATA code of SDF. Currently the airport is home to Worldport, the worldwide hub for UPS Airlines, which operates cargo planes both in the United States and internationally.

Louisville International serves more than three million passengers per year, with non-stop flights to major cities all over the US. The airport is home to 11 major airlines, including American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta, US Airways and Vision Airlines.

While the airport has only a modest selection of amenities and services, the Altitude: A Travelers’ Club is a premier lounge with bargain rates for day visitors. If you have a few hours to pass, check-in here for some comfort, peace and free high-speed Internet access.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Louisville?

    The Kentucky Derby may be the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” but be ready for more than just the races during your Kentucky Derby holiday.  The Kentucky Derby is held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, but if you arrive anywhere from two weeks to two days before, you can enjoy even more bustle and excitement in Louisville. Dawn at the Downs: If you’ve seen the celebrities sitting in Millionaire’s Row, but don’t think you’ll ever get close to those seats, think again. Enjoy breakfast the week before the race (Monday through Thursday) at Churchill Downs and catch the morning workouts of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders. Be sure to call Churchill Downs for reservations in Millionaire’s Row. There is also other seating available that does not require a reservation. Pegasus Parade: This event, which began in 1956 and is one part of the Kentucky Derby Festival, is held during the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby and draws thousands of spectators, participants and celebrities. You can see the floats, marching bands and balloons from bleachers and chairs for a nominal fee, but there is also free viewing on certain parts of the route. Kentucky Derby Festival: When planning your Kentucky Derby vacation, consider checking out the Kentucky Derby Festival’s calendar of events. If you can’t make it to the race, there are still plenty of race-related events to keep you busy through April from golf tournaments to balloon tours to American Indian pow-wows. Great Steamboat Race: Spend a few hours away from the race track and check out another Derby tradition. Tickets, which cost more than $US 100, include a catered meal and a performance from a live band. Secure your seat aboard the Belle of Louisville and watch as she races against her rivals on the Ohio River.Take a ride across the border to Indiana and explore the Forest Discovery Center. The centre was built to encourage eco-friendly environments and it offers visitors an opportunity to wander through an indoor forest and an enclosed glass skywalk to explore a working sawmill.Take a sip of good old-fashioned Kentucky Bourbon whisky at any number of distilleries in the state. The oldest distillery still operating is the Woodford Reserve Distillery, located between lush horse farms in Woodford County on McCracken Pike. Bourbon was first distilled here in 1812 and today visitors can watch how Bourbon is made before enjoying a little bit after the tour.If you have tickets to the Kentucky Derby, make sure to get to Louisville early and bring your best headwear. The bigger the better when it comes to hats.

  • What does SDF mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Louisville Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SDF flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Louisville?

    Most people fly into Louisville Intl (SDF) if they book a flight to Louisville. Louisville Intl is conveniently located just 5.3 mi from Louisville’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Louisville if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Louisville on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Louisville?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Louisville.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Louisville?

    Louisville Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Louisville. One-way flights to Louisville Intl Airport typically cost £115, while return flights cost around £403.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Louisville depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Louisville, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 32 minutes).

  • Does Louisville Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Louisville Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Louisville Intl Airport?

    Yes. Louisville Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport is the closest property to Louisville Intl Airport (1.0 mi away from Louisville Intl Airport).

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