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$138+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Louisville (DSM - SDF)

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SDF
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$138
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$297
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:59 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/92:07 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/214:45 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Mon 4/286:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/24$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:30 amDSM - SDF
1 stop23h 01mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/134:15 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop8h 05mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/23$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 9/104:26 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/158:43 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop13h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/178:25 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/226:25 amSDF - DSM
2 stops5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/173:15 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/228:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$472

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Louisville that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

3:59 pm-8:31 am

1 stop15h 32m

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/9

2:07 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$234

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

4:45 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Louisville Intl

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$247

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 4/10

8:30 am-8:31 am

1 stop23h 01m

Louisville Intl

Sun 4/13

4:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$300

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

12:50 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/26

7:05 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$337

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

8:25 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/22

6:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops5h 40m

$377

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

3:34 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Louisville Intl

Sat 4/12

11:04 am-2:41 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$429

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 4/10

8:30 am-8:31 am

1 stop23h 01m

$138

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

11:26 am-5:26 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$154

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

5:59 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$194

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

7:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops27h 23m

$207

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Louisville in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Louisville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Louisville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Louisville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Louisville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Louisville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Louisville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisville from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight 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 $299). Flying from Des Moines to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

Rainfall in Louisville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Louisville ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Louisville when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Louisville by month

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

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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 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 March 25, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
730 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisville round-trip?

    Delta, at $247, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Louisville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Allegiant Air and American Airlines. Delta is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $138 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $154 and $194, respectively.

  • 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.

  • 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 $299). Flying from Des Moines to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Louisville. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$246Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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