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$58+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to California

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Round-trip from

$117
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One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

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December

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May

Average price

$386

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$265 or less

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Thu 5/15:27 pmSDF - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/49:22 amLAX - SDF
Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$117
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Tue 3/187:16 pmSDF - SAN
3 stops41h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/258:11 amSAN - SDF
3 stops29h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$251
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Mon 3/103:25 pmSDF - LAX
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1711:40 pmLAX - SDF
2 stops15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$262
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Mon 6/99:37 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mBreeze Airways
Mon 6/1612:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/20$267
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Fri 5/28:35 pmSDF - SAN
3 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1211:40 amSAN - SDF
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$267
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Tue 7/86:00 amSDF - LAS
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Mon 7/1412:35 amLAS - SDF
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
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Thu 3/67:16 pmSDF - LAS
1 stop31h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/95:00 amLAS - SDF
2 stops34h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
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Wed 4/21:22 pmSDF - LAS
1 stop13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/412:19 pmLAS - SDF
2 stops20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$284
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Mon 4/71:40 pmSDF - LAS
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Thu 4/107:45 pmLAS - SDF
1 stop12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$288
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Tue 4/297:20 amSDF - SBP
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/312:26 pmSBP - SDF
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$289
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Fri 4/185:56 pmSDF - LAS
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1912:59 amLAS - SDF
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$296
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Mon 3/103:25 pmSDF - SMF
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/127:30 pmSMF - SDF
2 stops19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$301

Find flights from Louisville to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to California 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Louisville

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/1

5:27 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

9:22 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$117

LouisvilleSan Diego

SDF - SAN

SDFSAN

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/18

7:16 pm-9:41 am

3 stops41h 25m

San Diego

Tue 3/25

8:11 am-4:38 pm

3 stops29h 27m

$251

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/10

3:25 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

11:40 pm-6:21 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$262

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/9

9:37 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$267

LouisvilleSan Diego

SDF - SAN

SDFSAN

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/2

8:35 pm-12:42 am

3 stops31h 07m

San Diego

Mon 5/12

11:40 am-5:14 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$267

LouisvilleLas Vegas

SDF - LAS

SDFLAS

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/11

2:46 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/17

12:40 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$277

LouisvilleLas Vegas

SDF - LAS

SDFLAS

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/6

7:16 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop31h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/9

5:00 am-6:21 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$278

LouisvilleLas Vegas

SDF - LAS

SDFLAS

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/2

1:22 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop13h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/4

12:19 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$284

LouisvilleLas Vegas

SDF - LAS

SDFLAS

Louisville Intl

Mon 4/7

1:40 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/10

7:45 pm-11:20 am

1 stop12h 35m

$288

LouisvilleSan Luis Obispo

SDF - SBP

SDFSBP

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/29

7:20 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 5/3

12:26 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$289

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Travel insights for flights from Louisville to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Louisville to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to California (average of $246). Flying from Louisville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 SDF to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Louisville to California. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to California?

    Louisville Intl (SDF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Louisville to California. It is only a 5.3 mi journey to Louisville Intl (SDF) from Louisville’s city center.

  • How popular is this Louisville to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 18 users have taken a look at flights from Louisville Intl to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisville to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Breeze Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Louisville to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Louisville to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Louisville to California consider Louisville Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Louisville Intl - Los Angeles or Louisville Intl - San Diego as they are the most popular.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to California 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 Louisville to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to California (average of $246). Flying from Louisville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 6 airlines flying from Louisville to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$159Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$199Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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