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$116+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Louisville (SFO - 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SDF
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Louisville Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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

$216
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$146 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Louisville Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Louisville Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Louisville Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Louisville Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Louisville Intl.

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

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.
Fri 4/2512:47 amSFO - SDF
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Sat 5/38:10 amSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/24$277
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.
Fri 5/912:21 amSFO - SDF
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1911:05 amSDF - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/115:10 amSFO - SDF
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Tue 6/176:05 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$350
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:20 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop13h 13mSun Country Air
Mon 7/146:45 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop19h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$395
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2612:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/295:17 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$414
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:10 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop10h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/56:00 amSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$433
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/612:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mBreeze Airways
Fri 6/139:37 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/24$445
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.
Thu 4/2411:48 amSFO - SDF
1 stop8h 12mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/41:25 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop11h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,217

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

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San Francisco

Fly to

Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

12:47 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/3

8:10 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$277

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

12:21 am-11:41 am

1 stop8h 20m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/19

11:05 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$305

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

5:10 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/17

6:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$350

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

6:20 pm-10:33 am

1 stop13h 13m

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/14

6:45 pm-11:08 am

1 stop19h 23m

$395

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/29

5:17 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$414

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

9:10 pm-10:19 am

1 stop10h 09m

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 27m

$433

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Louisville Intl

Fri 6/13

9:37 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$445

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

11:48 am-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/4

1:25 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$1,217

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$128

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:02 am-7:29 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$147

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Deals found on 3/24

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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 San Francisco 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

*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 San Francisco-Louisville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Louisville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Louisville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Louisville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisville from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Louisville

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Louisville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Louisville in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Breeze Airways from San Francisco to Louisville have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

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 San Francisco to Louisville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco to Louisville flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Louisville round-trip?

    Currently priced at $216, Breeze Airways will fly you from San Francisco to Louisville and back. In addition to Breeze Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $277 and $305, respectively. Users have found that Breeze Airways is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Louisville are Breeze Airways ($116), American Airlines ($134), and Sun Country Air ($158).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Louisville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $81. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Louisville Intl) can be booked for $216 on average our data indicates $330 when flying from San Francisco to Louisville.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Louisville?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Louisville?

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$156Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$227Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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