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$114+ 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Louisville Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or February, 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$416
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2710:24 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mBreeze Airways
Fri 1/31:18 pmSFO - SDF
Nonstop4h 27mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/17$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:40 amSDF - SFO
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Tue 12/3110:50 pmSFO - SDF
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/17$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/248:00 amSDF - SFO
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/3012:30 amSFO - SDF
1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$511
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/241:55 pmSDF - SFO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/317:55 amSFO - SDF
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$533
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2710:24 amSDF - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/38:07 amSFO - SDF
1 stop10h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:37 amSDF - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/317:00 amSFO - SDF
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$632

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 December 18, 2024.

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LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/8

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

5:14 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$272

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/8

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

6:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$296

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/19

1:44 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop10h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

2:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$316

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 1/3

10:24 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

1:18 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$345

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/19

6:55 am-2:50 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

5:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$376

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Fri 12/27

10:24 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 1/3

8:07 am-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$607

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/27

6:20 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$114

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Tue 1/14

8:36 am-4:11 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$163

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/27

10:35 am-7:34 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$164

LouisvilleSan Francisco

SDF - SFO

SDFSFO

Louisville Intl

Thu 1/16

7:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$223

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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 December.
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 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 December 13, 2024.

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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta 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
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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, United Airlines ($272), Delta ($296), and American Airlines ($316) offers the cheapest pricing from Louisville to San Francisco. United Airlines is currently priced 21% 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 $114. Users have also found prices from $163 and $164 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 $278, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $126. The most popular route (Louisville Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $228.

  • 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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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