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$126+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Louisville (SDF)

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DSM — SDF
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Louisville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Louisville flight deals. Data was last updated April 25, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$421
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:45 amCID - SDF
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Tue 10/287:25 pmSDF - CID
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/23$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Fri 5/95:15 pmMLI - SDF
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Mon 5/125:55 pmSDF - MLI
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/25$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 6/26:13 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/48:15 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/265:16 amOMA - SDF
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Mon 6/306:05 amSDF - OMA
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/23$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/144:30 pmCID - SDF
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/187:05 amSDF - CID
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/154:25 pmMLI - SDF
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/195:17 pmSDF - MLI
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Fri 9/52:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Sun 9/76:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/25$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/2112:43 pmOMA - SDF
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/265:45 amSDF - OMA
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 5/295:23 pmCID - SDF
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/26:00 pmSDF - CID
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 7/283:38 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/317:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 6/57:40 pmOMA - SDF
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Fri 6/63:55 pmSDF - OMA
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/24$324
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 4/279:29 amCID - SDF
1 stop22h 02mAllegiant Air
Thu 5/13:33 pmSDF - CID
1 stop27h 10mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/23$348

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Louisville that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/9

4:11 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/11

6:19 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 58m

$239

MolineLouisville

MLI - SDF

MLISDF

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/9

5:15 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/12

5:55 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$239

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

6:13 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Louisville Intl

Wed 6/4

8:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$242

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 6/26

5:16 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 32m

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/30

6:05 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 09m

$251

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/14

4:30 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/18

7:05 am-1:06 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$264

MolineLouisville

MLI - SDF

MLISDF

Moline Quad-City

Thu 5/15

4:25 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 53m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/19

5:17 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$264

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:14 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

$264

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/21

12:43 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/26

5:45 am-10:06 am

1 stop5h 21m

$279

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/29

5:23 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/2

6:00 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$294

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

3:38 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/31

7:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Louisville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Louisville

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Iowa 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 April 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Iowa to Louisville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Louisville Intl (SDF), located 5.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to Louisville.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Louisville for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Louisville consider Moline Quad-City - Louisville Intl, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Louisville Intl or Cedar Rapids - Louisville Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Louisville?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to Louisville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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