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$97+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Detroit (SDF - DTT)

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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DTT
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Detroit
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/276:30 amSDF - DTW
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/39:43 amDTW - SDF
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/272:55 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:28 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/43:55 pmSDF - DTW
2 stops17h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:28 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/272:55 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:53 pmDTW - SDF
2 stops36h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/147:11 pmSDF - DTW
2 stops23h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/169:39 pmDTW - SDF
2 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 12/156:30 amSDF - DTW
1 stop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:11 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/137:11 pmSDF - DTW
2 stops22h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/169:39 pmDTW - SDF
2 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$283

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Detroit that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Fri 11/14

7:11 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

9:39 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$270

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 12/15

11:21 am-12:19 am

1 stop12h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

6:40 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop28h 09m

$293

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Thu 11/13

2:55 pm-11:29 am

1 stop20h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

10:42 am-8:58 am

2 stops22h 16m

$299

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/3

2:05 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

5:35 am-10:13 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$303

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Tue 12/16

1:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/18

5:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 45m

$303

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sat 12/13

7:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/15

7:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$319

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 12/15

6:16 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

4:00 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$339

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-3:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$102

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/26

6:54 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 06m

$124

LouisvilleDetroit

SDF - DTW

SDFDTW

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/10

7:11 pm-11:56 am

1 stop16h 45m

$127

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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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Detroit (average of $139). Flying from Louisville to Detroit 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 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 October 30, 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 October 26, 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.

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 October 30, 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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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?

    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 4 flights from Louisville Intl to All airports, all of which are around 1h 25m 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 Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly from Louisville to Detroit in about 8h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 29m. 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 round-trip?

    Delta, at $299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Detroit.. This flight start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisville to Detroit one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $127. Users have also found prices from $157 and $157 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Louisville to Detroit are Spirit Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (97%) and Korean Air (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Detroit?

    The cheapest flight price from Louisville to Detroit 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 $223.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Detroit (average of $139). Flying from Louisville to Detroit 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

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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$299Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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