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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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SDF
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Louisville Intl are usually found in August or November, 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 February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$553
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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 February 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/811:59 pmSMF - SDF
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/106:32 pmSDF - SMF
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/811:10 amSMF - SDF
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Mon 3/101:07 pmSDF - SMF
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/102:00 pmSMF - SDF
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Fri 3/147:50 amSDF - SMF
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/104:21 pmSMF - SDF
2 stops15h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/123:35 pmSDF - SMF
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$439
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/289:16 pmSMF - SDF
3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/29:22 pmSDF - SMF
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$645
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 5/235:30 amSMF - SDF
2 stops32h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/269:06 amSDF - SMF
3 stops34h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$682

Find flights from Sacramento to Louisville within your budget

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 February 21, 2025.

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Sacramento

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Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/29

11:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop7h 26m

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/13

7:05 am-1:26 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$343

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

11:10 am-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/10

1:07 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$373

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/10

2:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/14

7:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$410

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/13

10:55 am-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/20

2:05 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$434

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/23

5:30 am-5:14 pm

2 stops32h 44m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/26

9:06 am-4:19 pm

3 stops34h 13m

$682

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

11:59 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 21m

$172

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

5:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops13h 50m

$177

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/11

12:44 pm-11:47 am

3 stops20h 03m

$187

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

5:15 am-10:30 pm

3 stops14h 15m

$306

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Deals found on 2/21

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Louisville

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

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 February 14, 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 February 21, 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 February 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Sacramento to Louisville by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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, American Airlines ($343), Delta ($373), and Southwest ($410) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Louisville. These flights start at 30% 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), Delta ($177), and Spirit Airlines ($187).

  • 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$326Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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