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$114+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DTW
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Detroit

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 March 28, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:25 pm
SDF
-
DTW
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Sun 4/263:50 pm
DTW
-
SDF
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:42 pm
SDF
-
DTW
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/178:49 pm
DTW
-
SDF
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$268
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/213:30 pm
SDF
-
DTW
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Wed 4/221:20 pm
DTW
-
SDF
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$275
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/183:15 pm
SDF
-
DTW
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/214:10 pm
DTW
-
SDF
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/253:15 pm
SDF
-
DTW
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Mon 4/278:40 am
DTW
-
SDF
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/86:05 pm
SDF
-
DTW
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Fri 6/125:50 am
DTW
-
SDF
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$320

Find 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 March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Southwest)

One-way from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$398 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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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 March 28, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/24

2:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

3:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$336

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/18

2:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/21

1:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$362

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sun 4/19

5:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

4:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$375

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sat 4/25

4:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

3:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$375

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/21

3:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

1:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$400
Quickest round-trip

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/3

7:49 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

8:25 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$439

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 am-8:46 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

6:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

$449

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/7

9:10 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$459
Cheapest one-way

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sat 4/25

4:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$123

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/23

8:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$203

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 March 28, 2026.

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 at noon.

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 March 23, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 March 28, 2026.
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
8,356 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,356 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,356 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 16m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Louisville Intl to Detroit per day from 1 airline.

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

    Southwest can get you from Louisville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 6h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 306 mi.

  • 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 $269 on this airline. Users have found that Delta is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider Korean Air (87%), Republic Airways (73%) or Endeavor Airlines (72%) 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 $173. On average you can expect to pay $595. The most popular route, (Louisville Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $250.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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$269Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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