HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco Bay Area

$131+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Priceline)

One-way from

$131
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$414
Provider with most accurate pricing for Louisville Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Louisville Intl-San Francisco flights.
Search Deals
From Louisville Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
Search Deals
One-way flight from Louisville Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/99:37 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mBreeze Airways
Mon 6/1612:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/20$267
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.
Thu 4/312:48 pmSDF - OAK
2 stops32h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/76:55 pmOAK - SDF
2 stops25h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$300
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.
Wed 3/266:30 amSDF - SFO
1 stop11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/15:00 amSFO - SDF
1 stop12h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$303
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:45 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1612:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$311
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/255:12 pmSDF - SJC
2 stops19h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/301:41 pmSJC - SDF
2 stops19h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$319
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.
Mon 3/36:12 pmSDF - OAK
3 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/510:30 amOAK - SDF
3 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$338
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.
Mon 4/74:59 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Tue 4/156:00 amSFO - SDF
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/20$343
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.
Wed 3/263:35 pmSDF - SFO
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 4/111:10 amSFO - SDF
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$353
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1311:39 amSDF - SFO
1 stop14h 11mSun Country Air
Thu 6/1911:59 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop14h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/18$405
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 3/35:54 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/69:15 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop10h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$436
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 3/82:43 pmSDF - SJC
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Fri 3/146:25 amSJC - SDF
2 stops13h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/20$461
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.
Tue 3/253:35 pmSDF - SJC
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 3/302:30 pmSJC - SDF
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$477

Find flights from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area 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.

Fly from

Louisville

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/9

9:37 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$267

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/3

12:48 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops32h 07m

Oakland

Mon 4/7

6:55 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$300

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/26

6:30 am-2:46 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

5:00 am-8:57 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$303

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/9

6:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$311

LouisvilleSan Jose

SDF - SJC

SDFSJC

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/25

5:12 pm-9:53 am

2 stops19h 41m

San Jose

Sun 3/30

1:41 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$319

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

6:12 pm-11:45 am

3 stops20h 33m

Oakland

Wed 3/5

10:30 am-6:21 pm

3 stops28h 51m

$338

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 4/7

4:59 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:47 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$343

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/13

7:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

5:20 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$348

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

2:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

9:15 pm-10:33 am

1 stop10h 18m

$436

LouisvilleSan Jose

SDF - SJC

SDFSJC

Louisville Intl

Sat 3/8

2:43 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Jose

Fri 3/14

6:25 am-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$461

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/20

Showing 1-10 of 34 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area. 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.

When flying from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 from for flights from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Louisville, you will be flying from Louisville Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Louisville Intl (SDF) is located 5.3 mi from the center of Louisville.

  • How popular is this Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Louisville Intl to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $131 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $157 and $169, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While some choose either Louisville Intl - Oakland or Louisville Intl - San Jose, Louisville Intl - San Francisco is the most popular route from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $107. While the most popular route (Louisville Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $267 on average our data indicates $264 when flying from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Cincinnati to Las Vegas flights
Nashville to Las Vegas flights
Nashville to Los Angeles flights
Louisville to Las Vegas flights
Cincinnati to Los Angeles flights
Nashville to San Francisco flights
Cincinnati to San Francisco flights
Nashville to Ontario flights
Nashville to Santa Ana flights
Cincinnati to San Diego flights
Nashville to Burbank flights
Cincinnati to Ontario flights
Louisville to Los Angeles flights
Nashville to San Diego flights
Knoxville to Los Angeles flights
Cincinnati to Palm Springs flights
Nashville to Sacramento flights
Lexington to Los Angeles flights
Cincinnati to Santa Ana flights
Knoxville to Las Vegas flights
Louisville to San Diego flights
Lexington to Las Vegas flights
Knoxville to San Diego flights
Cincinnati to Reno flights
Cincinnati to San Jose flights
Cincinnati to Sacramento flights
Lexington to San Francisco flights
Louisville to Ontario flights
Nashville to Oakland flights
Knoxville to San Francisco flights
Nashville to San Jose flights
Lexington to San Diego flights
Nashville to Palm Springs flights
Nashville to Reno flights
Nashville to Long Beach flights
Knoxville to Ontario flights
Lexington to Ontario flights
Lexington to Santa Ana flights
Louisville to San Francisco flights
Cincinnati to Burbank flights
Knoxville to Santa Ana flights
Blountville to Las Vegas flights
Lexington to Palm Springs flights
Cincinnati to Oakland flights
Louisville to Sacramento flights
Knoxville to Reno flights
Evansville to Las Vegas flights
Cincinnati to Monterey flights
Cincinnati to Medford flights
Blountville to San Diego flights

Top 6 airlines flying from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area. 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$159Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.