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$147+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 January 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$323
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(Trip.com)
From Louisville Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 January 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/196:30 amSDF - SFO
1 stop11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/265:00 amSFO - SDF
1 stop12h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:03 pmSDF - SJC
3 stops32h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/117:54 pmSJC - SDF
2 stops19h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/309:37 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mBreeze Airways
Mon 6/212:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/21$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/176:00 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Wed 3/266:00 amSFO - SDF
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/21$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/37:05 amSDF - SFO
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Wed 3/56:05 amSFO - SDF
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$353
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/276:03 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 47mSun Country Air
Sun 7/66:25 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop20h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/23$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/71:40 pmSDF - OAK
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Fri 3/1412:30 pmOAK - SDF
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$398
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 7/76:45 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1112:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 2/175:15 amSDF - SJC
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/242:34 pmSJC - SDF
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$417
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/319:32 pmSDF - OAK
2 stops23h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/27:00 pmOAK - SDF
3 stops14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/175:00 pmSDF - SJC
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Mon 2/245:02 pmSJC - SDF
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/22$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/57:00 amSDF - SJC
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1212:55 pmSJC - SDF
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$432

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 January 23, 2025.

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LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/19

6:30 am-2:46 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

5:00 am-8:57 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$323

LouisvilleSan Jose

SDF - SJC

SDFSJC

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/7

7:03 pm-12:15 am

3 stops32h 12m

San Jose

Tue 3/11

7:54 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$332

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/30

9:37 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$335

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/17

6:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$343

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

7:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

6:05 am-7:25 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$353

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 6/27

6:03 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

6:25 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$365

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/7

1:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Oakland

Fri 3/14

12:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 50m

$398

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/7

6:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$408

LouisvilleSan Jose

SDF - SJC

SDFSJC

Louisville Intl

Mon 2/17

5:15 am-11:11 am

1 stop8h 56m

San Jose

Mon 2/24

2:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$417

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/31

9:32 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops23h 23m

Oakland

Wed 4/2

7:00 pm-12:27 pm

3 stops14h 27m

$419

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

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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 $404). 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 January 23, 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 January 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Louisville to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,971 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    $154 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 Delta, with prices starting from $158 and $172, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Louisville Intl - San Jose or Louisville Intl - Oakland, 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 $125. While the most popular route (Louisville Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $231 on average our data indicates $282 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 $404). 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 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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