How popular is this Louisville to Washington, D.C. flight route?

This flight path from Louisville Intl to Washington, D.C. was viewed by 13 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 Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $181, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C. for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C. one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $90 and Spirit Airlines from $92 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Most travelers choose Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Louisville Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Louisville to Washington, D.C..

What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $323, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $184.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C. are found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Washington, D.C..

How far in advance should I book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

To save up to 84% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 29 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Louisville to Washington, D.C. from $267 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $386 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

August can be a great time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Louisville with a flight ticket averaging about $257. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $180. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Louisville-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Louisville-Washington, D.C. 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-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Most people fly from Louisville Intl (SDF) if they book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.. On average, Louisville Intl has 7 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. Louisville Intl is conveniently located just 5.3 mi from Louisville’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Wed 4/305:05 amSDF - BWI

1 stop13h 45mSpirit Airlines

Tue 5/66:50 amBWI - SDF

1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$181

Fri 4/256:19 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/297:55 pmBWI - SDF

1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$189

Tue 4/295:41 amSDF - DCA

Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/64:59 pmDCA - SDF

Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$194

Tue 4/2910:06 amSDF - IAD

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/68:30 amIAD - SDF

Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$194

Wed 5/77:09 pmSDF - DCA

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Tue 5/136:00 amDCA - SDF

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$209

Fri 5/22:37 pmSDF - IAD

1 stop4h 14mDelta

Sun 5/47:35 amIAD - SDF

1 stop4h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$209

Tue 5/68:15 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/135:27 pmBWI - SDF

1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$231

Thu 8/287:10 pmSDF - DCA

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Mon 9/16:00 amDCA - SDF

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$233

Thu 6/55:40 pmSDF - BWI

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Thu 6/1210:45 amBWI - SDF

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$237

Thu 7/36:12 amSDF - IAD

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/89:03 amIAD - SDF

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$257

Thu 5/811:23 amSDF - IAD

2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/155:55 pmIAD - SDF

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$260

Tue 6/108:06 amSDF - BWI

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Sat 6/147:40 pmBWI - SDF

1 stop4h 51mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$262

Best flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Louisville to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Wed 4/305:05 amSDF - BWI

1 stop13h 45mSpirit Airlines

Tue 5/66:50 amBWI - SDF

1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$181

Fri 4/256:19 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/297:55 pmBWI - SDF

1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$189

Tue 4/295:41 amSDF - DCA

Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/64:59 pmDCA - SDF

Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$194

Tue 4/2910:06 amSDF - IAD

Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/68:30 amIAD - SDF

Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$194

Wed 5/77:09 pmSDF - DCA

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Tue 5/136:00 amDCA - SDF

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$209

Thu 8/287:10 pmSDF - DCA

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Mon 9/16:00 amDCA - SDF

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$233

Thu 6/511:34 amSDF - IAD

2 stops26h 49mAllegiant Air

Mon 6/93:13 pmIAD - SDF

2 stops17h 56mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/10

$317

Fri 5/22:37 pmSDF - IAD

1 stop4h 14mDelta

Sun 5/47:35 amIAD - SDF

1 stop4h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$209

Tue 5/68:15 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/135:27 pmBWI - SDF

1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$231

Thu 6/55:40 pmSDF - BWI

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Thu 6/1210:45 amBWI - SDF

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$237

Thu 5/811:23 amSDF - IAD

2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/155:55 pmIAD - SDF

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$260

Thu 7/36:12 amSDF - IAD

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/89:03 amIAD - SDF

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$257

Last-minute flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Louisville to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 4/172:06 pmSDF - IAD

Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/205:55 pmIAD - SDF

Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$214

Thu 4/177:05 amSDF - DCA

1 stop4h 20mDelta

Sun 4/206:00 amDCA - SDF

1 stop4h 03mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$234

Thu 4/177:05 amSDF - IAD

1 stop5h 56mDelta

Sun 4/201:44 pmIAD - SDF

1 stop3h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$234

Thu 4/176:40 amSDF - DCA

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Sun 4/209:20 amDCA - SDF

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$403

Thu 4/175:45 amSDF - IAD

3 stops39h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/209:10 pmIAD - SDF

1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$418

Fri 4/188:14 pmSDF - IAD

1 stop3h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/218:14 pmIAD - SDF

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$309

Fri 4/187:27 pmSDF - BWI

2 stops29h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/219:32 pmBWI - SDF

1 stop24h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$385

Sat 4/196:21 amSDF - DCA

Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/202:55 pmDCA - SDF

1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$221

Sat 4/1912:58 pmSDF - BWI

2 stops12h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/2011:30 amBWI - SDF

1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$388

Sat 4/193:45 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Sun 4/2010:15 amBWI - SDF

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$517

Fri 4/256:19 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/297:55 pmBWI - SDF

1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$189

Tue 4/295:41 amSDF - DCA

Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/64:59 pmDCA - SDF

Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$194

One-way flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Louisville to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Thu 5/297:24 pmSDF - DCA

Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$90

Sun 5/256:00 amSDF - IAD

Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$90

Mon 5/122:07 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$92

Thu 5/297:09 pmSDF - DCA

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$100

Wed 5/2810:52 amSDF - IAD

1 stop5h 52mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$100

Wed 6/49:34 amSDF - BWI

1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$105

Fri 5/25:50 amSDF - DCA

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$105

Tue 5/134:05 pmSDF - BWI

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$106

Sat 5/107:00 amSDF - BWI

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$116

Mon 5/198:15 pmSDF - IAD

1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$129

Sun 5/118:10 pmSDF - BWI

1 stop4h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$150

Fri 5/309:55 amSDF - IAD

2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$152

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LouisvilleBaltimore

SDF - BWI

SDFBWI

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/30

5:05 am-6:50 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

6:50 am-10:17 pm

1 stop15h 27m

$181

LouisvilleBaltimore

SDF - BWI

SDFBWI

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/25

6:19 pm-10:37 am

1 stop16h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

7:55 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$189

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/29

10:06 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

8:30 am-10:19 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$194

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - DCA

SDFDCA

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/24

5:41 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

9:05 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$199

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/2

2:37 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

7:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 15m

$209

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - DCA

SDFDCA

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/2

6:45 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

9:55 am-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$209

LouisvilleBaltimore

SDF - BWI

SDFBWI

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/6

8:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/13

5:27 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$231

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - DCA

SDFDCA

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/17

7:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

$234

LouisvilleBaltimore

SDF - BWI

SDFBWI

Louisville Intl

Thu 6/5

5:40 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/12

10:45 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$237

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - DCA

SDFDCA

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/22

5:50 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/26

6:55 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 25m

$251

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville to Washington, D.C. in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Washington, D.C. 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-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Louisville with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 73% on flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Louisville to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from SDF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Louisville to Washington, D.C.. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

734 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly from Louisville Intl (SDF) if they book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.. On average, Louisville Intl has 7 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. Louisville Intl is conveniently located just 5.3 mi from Louisville’s city center.
How popular is this Louisville to Washington, D.C. flight route?
This flight path from Louisville Intl to Washington, D.C. was viewed by 13 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 Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $181, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C. for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C. one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $90 and Spirit Airlines from $92 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?
Most travelers choose Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Louisville Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Louisville to Washington, D.C..
What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $323, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $184.
Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Louisville to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$122	Average$191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$177	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$186	Average$311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$238	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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