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$163+ Cheap flights from Louisville to San Francisco (SDF - SFO)

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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 25 — Feb 11
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The best prices from Louisville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to San Francisco

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

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$174
(Delta)

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August

Average price

$361
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/49:37 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mBreeze Airways
Mon 7/712:29 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 26mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/18$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:07 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Tue 4/110:45 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Deal found 1/18$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/411:09 amSDF - SFO
2 stops10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/117:05 amSFO - SDF
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$352
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 7/116:45 pmSDF - SFO
1 stop19h 53mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1311:59 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop14h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/18$355
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 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 1/19$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:35 amSDF - SFO
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Mon 2/245:55 amSFO - SDF
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/18$422
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2610:05 amSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/16:00 amSFO - SDF
2 stops12h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$515
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/145:37 amSDF - SFO
2 stops13h 44mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/198:25 amSFO - SDF
1 stop10h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$667

Find flights from Louisville to San Francisco within your budget

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

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LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/4

9:37 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:29 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$345

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/18

1:07 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

10:45 pm-11:22 am

1 stop9h 37m

$347

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/4

11:09 am-6:53 pm

2 stops10h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

7:05 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$352

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/11

6:45 pm-11:38 am

1 stop19h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

11:59 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$355

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 Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Thu 2/20

6:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

5:55 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$422

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Tue 2/4

2:30 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

8:25 am-7:48 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$437

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/14

5:37 am-4:21 pm

2 stops13h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:25 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$667

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/23

6:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$163

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/12

5:01 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$174

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to San Francisco

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 San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-San Francisco 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-San Francisco 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 San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Louisville to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Louisville to San Francisco is 69 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 San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Louisville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 SFO?

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

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Louisville to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and Southwest from Louisville to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
142 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

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. 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 Louisville to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from Louisville Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($345), Delta ($347), and American Airlines ($352) offers the cheapest pricing from Louisville to San Francisco. Breeze Airways is currently priced 3% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $174. Users have also found prices from $179 and $209 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Louisville to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $309, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $199. The most popular route (Louisville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $345.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Louisville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to San Francisco. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$227Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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