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$172+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Louisville (SMF - 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SDF
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Louisville Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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

$329
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$172
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$474
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento 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.
Tue 4/221:17 pmSMF - SDF
3 stops30h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/257:27 pmSDF - SMF
2 stops19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$329
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.
Tue 4/2911:59 pmSMF - SDF
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/131:58 pmSDF - SMF
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$343
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.
Tue 4/2211:05 pmSMF - SDF
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Sat 4/266:00 amSDF - SMF
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/24$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:35 amSMF - SDF
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Sun 9/217:10 pmSDF - SMF
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$417
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 10/1511:55 pmSMF - SDF
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/227:30 amSDF - SMF
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$507
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:30 pmSMF - SDF
2 stops11h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/225:44 amSDF - SMF
2 stops12h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$517

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Louisville that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

1:17 pm-10:17 pm

3 stops30h 00m

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/25

7:27 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$329

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/29

11:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop7h 26m

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/13

1:58 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$343

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

11:05 pm-9:52 am

1 stop7h 47m

Louisville Intl

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop8h 01m

$345

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/18

5:35 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/21

7:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$417

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/18

6:10 am-2:23 pm

3 stops29h 13m

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/22

9:35 am-5:58 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$587

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/1

2:22 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 41m

$172

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

11:35 pm-10:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

$174

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/1

12:34 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$178

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/12

10:00 am-11:11 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$295

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/11

8:40 am-12:55 pm

3 stops25h 15m

$940

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Louisville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento 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
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Sacramento-Louisville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Louisville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Louisville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Louisville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisville from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Louisville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Louisville. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Louisville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to SDF?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Louisville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Louisville in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Louisville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Louisville. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Louisville flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,876 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Louisville round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($329), American Airlines ($343), and Delta ($345) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Louisville. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Louisville are American Airlines ($172), Southwest ($174), and Delta ($295).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Sacramento 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Louisville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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