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$114+ Cheap flights from California to Louisville (SDF)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SDF
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Louisville

Cheapest flights from California to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/319:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/25$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 10/1611:54 am
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 25m
Breeze Airways
Mon 10/198:47 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 22m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/27$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2112:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/289:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:02 pm
LAX
-
SDF
1 stop22h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/319:31 am
SDF
-
LAX
1 stop15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$277
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:18 pm
SFO
-
SDF
Nonstop4h 30m
Breeze Airways
Fri 9/49:31 am
SDF
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/24$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:00 am
SFO
-
SDF
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 9/23:35 pm
SDF
-
SFO
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/195:00 am
SFO
-
SDF
1 stop9h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 10/286:29 am
SDF
-
SFO
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/215:05 am
SFO
-
SDF
1 stop9h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 8/242:36 pm
SDF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 9/92:10 pm
ONT
-
SDF
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sat 9/122:55 pm
SDF
-
ONT
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2111:05 pm
SFO
-
SDF
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Fri 8/283:20 pm
SDF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:18 pm
ONT
-
SDF
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 9/1510:23 am
SDF
-
ONT
2 stops12h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:00 am
SFO
-
SDF
1 stop13h 05m
Southwest
Mon 8/1711:05 am
SDF
-
SFO
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$298

Find flight deals from California to Louisville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Louisville flight deals. Data was last updated July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Louisville 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Louisville that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

5:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/16

7:25 am-12:14 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$282

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

8:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Louisville Intl

Sat 11/7

1:59 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$287

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

5:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/28

3:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$292

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

9:35 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/17

7:10 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$292

Las VegasLouisville

LAS - SDF

LASSDF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/9

11:53 am-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/14

7:54 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$307

SacramentoLouisville

SMF - SDF

SMFSDF

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/5

11:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop7h 10m

Louisville Intl

Mon 10/12

7:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop8h 10m

$311

Las VegasLouisville

LAS - SDF

LASSDF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/31

8:16 am-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/4

4:30 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$317

Las VegasLouisville

LAS - SDF

LASSDF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/23

10:01 pm-8:51 am

1 stop7h 50m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/28

7:55 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$320

San DiegoLouisville

SAN - SDF

SANSDF

San Diego

Mon 8/31

6:18 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/2

7:10 am-12:41 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$326
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLouisville

SFO - SDF

SFOSDF

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

12:18 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/24

9:31 am-11:33 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$328

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Best time to book a flight from California to Louisville

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Louisville (average of $398). Flying from California to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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 CA to SDF?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Louisville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 27, 2026.

When flying from California to Louisville, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to Louisville flights typically cost between $213 and $491 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $277 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 27-Aug 31).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Louisville, you should look to book at least 68 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Louisville from California?

    Louisville Intl (SDF), located 5.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Louisville.

  • How popular is this California to Louisville flight route?

    The California to Louisville Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Louisville?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Louisville in 7h 20m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Louisville is about 1800 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Louisville are Breeze Airways ($99), Southwest ($104), and American Airlines ($128).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Louisville?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Louisville consider Los Angeles - Louisville Intl, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Louisville Intl or Ontario - Louisville Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Louisville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Louisville Intl) can be booked for $277 on average, our data indicates $266 when flying from California to Louisville.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Louisville 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 California to Louisville?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Louisville (average of $398). Flying from California to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Louisville

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Louisville. 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$129Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$171Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$246Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$255Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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