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$48+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Los Angeles (SDF - LAX)

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in May or July, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$100
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$224

Good round-trip deal

$123 or less

Good one-way deal

$59 or less
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Fri 7/116:26 pmSDF - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/158:35 amLAX - SDF
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$100

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/17

4:31 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

8:35 am-3:36 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$100

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/17

4:31 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$48

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/2

8:20 am-3:23 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$121

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/12

3:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$133

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Sat 11/15

10:10 am-5:12 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$136

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/21

12:16 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$152

LouisvilleLos Angeles

SDF - LAX

SDFLAX

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/31

3:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$168

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Louisville to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Louisville to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Louisville to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on February 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Allegiant Air from Louisville to Los Angeles. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
708 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Louisville to Los Angeles flight route?

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Louisville Intl to Los Angeles.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $100, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Los Angeles.. Spirit Airlines is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Louisville to Los Angeles are Spirit Airlines ($48), American Airlines ($121), and Southwest ($133).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Louisville to Los Angeles?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Louisville to Los Angeles are American Airlines (100%), Delta (100%) and Spirit Airlines (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $47. While the most popular route (Louisville Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $97 on average our data indicates $143 when flying from Louisville to Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Louisville to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 5 airlines flying from Louisville to Los Angeles

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to Los Angeles. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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