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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Louisville (DSM - SDF) from $253

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/30. 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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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville (SDF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$431

Round-trip from

$287
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
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From Des Moines to Louisville Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Louisville?

Users have found that flying from Des Moines to Louisville on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Louisville?

Flights from Des Moines to Louisville lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Louisville in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $182.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SDF?

When flying from Des Moines to Louisville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Louisville

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Louisville. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Sun 6/304:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:16 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$253
Sun 9/226:03 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/276:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$276
Sun 6/304:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/23:19 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$308
Wed 9/183:45 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/226:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$351
Sun 9/223:22 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/278:18 amSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$468
Wed 9/186:03 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2210:30 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$520

Cheap Des Moines to Louisville flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Louisville specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Sun 6/304:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:16 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$253
Sun 6/304:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/23:19 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$308
Wed 5/295:09 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Sat 6/112:50 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/28$438
Thu 5/306:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/26:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$465
Thu 5/306:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$470
Thu 5/306:04 amDSM - SDF
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$477
Wed 5/296:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/13:39 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$535
Wed 5/296:40 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/13:39 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$613
Thu 5/302:06 pmDSM - SDF
2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/28:04 pmSDF - DSM
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$687

Des Moines to Louisville 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Louisville in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Sun 6/304:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/28:16 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$253
Sun 9/226:03 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/276:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$276
Sun 6/304:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/23:19 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$308
Wed 9/183:45 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/226:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$351
Wed 5/295:09 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Sat 6/112:50 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/28$438
Thu 5/306:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/26:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$465
Sun 9/223:22 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/278:18 amSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$468
Thu 5/306:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$470
Thu 5/306:04 amDSM - SDF
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$477

Find flights from Des Moines to Louisville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Louisville 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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Budget

$253 - $520

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Price

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

1 stop6h 50m

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop4h 49m

$253

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sun 9/22

1 stop3h 44m

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/27

1 stop4h 19m

$276

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

1 stop6h 50m

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/2

2 stops7h 39m

$308

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 9/18

1 stop5h 12m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop4h 19m

$351

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sun 9/22

1 stop7h 37m

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/27

2 stops8h 20m

$468

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 9/18

2 stops9h 11m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop5h 04m

$520

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Louisville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Louisville. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Louisville flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Louisville

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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

35.6 - 78.8 °F

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 May 30, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Louisville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Louisville for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Louisville for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $253, but on average you can expect to pay $362.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Louisville round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $253, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Louisville.. American Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does DSM to SDF mean?

    DSM and SDF are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to SDF refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Louisville Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Louisville that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Louisville flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Louisville with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Louisville flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Louisville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Louisville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Louisville?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Louisville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Louisville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Louisville that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisville offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Louisville?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Louisville flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Louisville flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Louisville flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Louisville?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Louisville.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Louisville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisville (average of $287). Flying from Des Moines to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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