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$91+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Detroit (SDF - DTT)

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SDF — DTT
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 (DTT). 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$251 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
From Louisville Intl to Detroit (DTT)
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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 August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/710:01 amSDF - DTW
1 stop13h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:30 amDTW - SDF
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sat 10/42:42 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:30 amDTW - SDF
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/17:00 amSDF - DTW
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:18 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop14h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:00 amSDF - DTW
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/912:24 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:14 amSDF - DTW
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/281:36 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$210
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:23 amSDF - DTW
2 stops23h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/297:20 amDTW - SDF
2 stops14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:30 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/161:24 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop9h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:14 amSDF - DTW
1 stop24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/291:36 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:14 amSDF - DTW
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/77:35 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:23 amSDF - DTW
2 stops23h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/107:35 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:14 amSDF - DTW
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/64:49 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$230

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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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Detroit that are best for you.

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Louisville

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Price

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/7

10:01 am-11:25 pm

1 stop13h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

5:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$171

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sat 10/4

2:42 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

5:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$172

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

7:18 pm-9:24 am

1 stop14h 06m

$201

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-6:13 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

12:24 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$208

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/25

10:14 am-8:44 am

1 stop22h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

1:36 pm-9:19 am

1 stop19h 43m

$210

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/26

8:23 am-8:14 am

2 stops23h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

7:20 am-10:04 pm

2 stops14h 44m

$215

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 10/13

9:30 pm-7:47 am

1 stop10h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

1:24 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$216

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/26

10:14 am-10:45 am

1 stop24h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

1:36 pm-9:19 am

1 stop19h 43m

$223

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/4

10:14 am-10:40 pm

1 stop12h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/8

7:35 pm-9:19 am

1 stop13h 44m

$227

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 11/7

10:55 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

12:16 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$227

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Louisville to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 DTT?

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 August 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Louisville to Detroit in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Detroit. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Detroit 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.

Weekly flight availability from Louisville to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Louisville to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

The most flights from SDF to DTT are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Louisville to Detroit?

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 August 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Louisville to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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?

    Booking a flight from Louisville Intl (SDF) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Louisville to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 13 flights from Louisville Intl to All airports, all of which are around 1h 21m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Louisville Intl to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Detroit?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Louisville to Detroit in about 13h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 306 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Louisville to Detroit round-trip?

    Delta, at $299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Detroit.. This flight start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Louisville to Detroit?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Louisville to Detroit are Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (95%) and WestJet (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Detroit?

    The cheapest flight price from Louisville to Detroit is $88. On average you can expect to pay $352. The most popular route, (Louisville Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $215.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Louisville to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Louisville to Detroit. 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$299Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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