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$47+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Raleigh (SDF - RDU)

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SDF — RDU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Louisville Intl to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in February or March, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$47
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$139

Good round-trip deal

$99 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/2811:03 amSDF - RDU
Nonstop1h 28mBreeze Airways
Fri 3/71:11 pmRDU - SDF
Nonstop1h 34mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/19$95
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 3/711:03 amSDF - RDU
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/119:34 pmRDU - SDF
1 stop20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$118
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/177:16 pmSDF - RDU
1 stop25h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/249:53 pmRDU - SDF
1 stop25h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$150
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/16:00 amSDF - RDU
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Mon 4/147:59 pmRDU - SDF
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/19$217
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.
Fri 3/711:21 amSDF - RDU
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/116:00 amRDU - SDF
2 stops6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$238
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.
Fri 3/75:25 pmSDF - RDU
2 stops6h 55mSouthwest
Mon 3/106:20 amRDU - SDF
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/12:50 pmSDF - RDU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/58:42 pmRDU - SDF
1 stop3h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$276

Find flights from Louisville to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Raleigh 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 20, 2025.

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Price

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/7

11:03 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

1:11 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$97

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/7

11:03 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

9:34 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop20h 47m

$118

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/17

7:16 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop25h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/24

9:53 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$150

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/14

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$217

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/7

5:25 pm-12:20 am

2 stops6h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

5:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 45m

$237

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/7

11:21 am-4:42 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-12:58 pm

2 stops6h 58m

$238

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/1

2:50 pm-4:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/5

8:42 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop3h 01m

$276

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

11:03 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$47

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/5

7:16 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop25h 13m

$74

LouisvilleRaleigh

SDF - RDU

SDFRDU

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/22

8:10 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$109

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Raleigh

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 Louisville to Raleigh in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Louisville-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Raleigh 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 Louisville-Raleigh 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 Louisville to Raleigh

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Travel insights for flights from Louisville to Raleigh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Louisville to Raleigh is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Louisville to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 SDF to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Louisville to Raleigh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 72% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Louisville to Raleigh, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta. 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
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Louisville to Raleigh round-trip from $97. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $150, and Delta, from $217. Breeze Airways is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $47. Spirit Airlines flights start at $74 while deals on Delta start at $109 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Raleigh?

    The cheapest flight price from Louisville to Raleigh is $51. On average you can expect to pay $109. The most popular route, (Louisville Intl - Raleigh-Durham), can usually be booked for $95.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Louisville to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 Louisville to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to Raleigh. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$95Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$154Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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