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$101+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SDF - DTW)

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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DTW
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/177:46 pmSDF - DTW
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/199:39 pmDTW - SDF
2 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/511:55 amSDF - DTW
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:28 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/107:11 pmSDF - DTW
2 stops23h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/146:12 amDTW - SDF
2 stops12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 12/67:38 amSDF - DTW
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/812:56 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Sun 11/98:05 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:12 amDTW - SDF
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/24$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/78:52 pmSDF - DTW
2 stops18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/96:10 amDTW - SDF
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/24$305

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Detroit (DTW). 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$101
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$617

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Detroit 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Louisville

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Detroit

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LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/10

7:11 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

6:12 am-6:16 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$262

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 11/7

8:52 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops18h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

6:10 am-6:16 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$305

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sun 11/9

8:05 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop22h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

8:05 pm-9:04 am

1 stop12h 59m

$318

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Wed 11/26

10:39 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

8:25 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$329

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Tue 11/25

2:55 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop26h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

6:06 pm-11:25 am

2 stops17h 19m

$331

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Tue 11/25

6:48 pm-10:17 am

1 stop15h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

6:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 40m

$336

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sun 12/21

7:25 am-8:57 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

4:00 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$339

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sat 12/6

3:05 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

7:45 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$339

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 11/7

8:52 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops18h 23m

$113

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-12:19 am

1 stop18h 19m

$115

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Deals found on 10/24

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Detroit

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 Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $139). Flying from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated October 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Louisville to Detroit?

    If you book a flight from Louisville to Detroit, you will be flying from Louisville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Louisville Intl (SDF) take 1h 23m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from Louisville Intl to Detroit per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Spirit Airlines and Delta can get you from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 1h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 306 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $299 on this airline. Users have found that Delta is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Spirit Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (97%) or Korean Air (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $183. On average you can expect to pay $538. The most popular route, (Louisville Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $251.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Detroit?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $139). Flying from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 airline flying from Louisville to Detroit

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DeltaCheapest$299Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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