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$164+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SDF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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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 February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$336
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 3/186:20 amDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Wed 3/267:09 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Deal found 2/18$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/253:23 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/48:58 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$262
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/63:56 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop15h 35mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/139:18 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops26h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$388
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 6/256:25 amDSM - SDF
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Sun 6/291:50 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$393
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/63:17 pmDSM - SDF
3 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/139:18 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/206:45 pmDSM - SDF
2 stops14h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/277:02 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$558

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

6:20 am-11:22 am

1 stop4h 02m

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/26

7:09 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 31m

$247

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 3/25

3:23 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/4

8:58 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$262

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:56 pm-8:31 am

1 stop15h 35m

Louisville Intl

Sun 4/13

9:18 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$388

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

6:25 am-7:05 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Louisville Intl

Sun 6/29

1:50 pm-12:05 am

2 stops11h 15m

$393

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:17 pm-4:38 pm

3 stops24h 21m

Louisville Intl

Sun 4/13

9:18 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$448

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

6:45 pm-10:33 am

2 stops14h 48m

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/27

7:02 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 41m

$558

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

6:13 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$164

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

11:26 am-10:19 am

3 stops21h 53m

$467

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Deals found on 2/19

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Louisville

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

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 American Airlines and Allegiant Air. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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