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$171+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Louisville (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
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Louisville

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$209
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$171
(United)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$418
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Find flight deals from Iowa to Louisville

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 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/145:47 pmCID - SDF
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/189:27 pmSDF - CID
1 stop21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/176:40 amCID - SDF
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Sun 4/206:10 amSDF - CID
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/30$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/94:25 pmMLI - SDF
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/123:28 pmSDF - MLI
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 7/96:30 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Sat 7/126:36 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/31$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/286:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/58:15 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/281:31 pmDSM - SDF
2 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/25:05 amSDF - DSM
1 stop17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/287:00 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Fri 5/24:50 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/155:59 pmOMA - SDF
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:17 pmSDF - OMA
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/46:15 amCID - SDF
1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/76:16 pmSDF - CID
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/146:08 pmOMA - SDF
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Tue 5/205:55 pmSDF - OMA
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/30$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 9/186:25 pmOMA - SDF
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Mon 9/227:10 pmSDF - OMA
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$343
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/103:15 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/158:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$382

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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Louisville that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/14

5:47 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/18

9:27 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$209

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/17

6:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Louisville Intl

Sun 4/20

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 15m

$219

MolineLouisville

MLI - SDF

MLISDF

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/9

4:25 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/12

3:28 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$229

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 7/9

6:30 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/12

6:36 am-10:06 am

1 stop4h 30m

$247

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

6:14 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/5

8:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$255

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

1:31 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops31h 46m

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/2

5:05 am-9:58 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$256

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

7:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/2

4:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$268

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/15

5:59 pm-12:23 am

1 stop5h 24m

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/20

5:17 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$272

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/14

6:08 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 57m

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/20

5:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$287

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

6:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/22

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Louisville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisville from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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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 1, 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
4,276 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,614 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
731 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,276 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $171. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American 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 Des Moines - Louisville Intl, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Louisville Intl or Moline Quad-City - 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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