How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Louisville?

Airlines like Southwest and American Airlines fly from Cincinnati to Louisville in about 7h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 21m. Cincinnati and Louisville are separated by a distance of 84 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Cincinnati to Louisville is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $275 on this airline.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Cincinnati to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 day to fly from Cincinnati to Louisville?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Louisville flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Louisville ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Louisville when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CVG to SDF?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cincinnati to Louisville in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to Louisville?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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.

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Round-trip from	$255 (Southwest)
One-way from	$160 (Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Wed 10/85:40 amCVG - SDF

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Wed 10/151:00 pmSDF - CVG

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$255

Sat 10/43:43 pmCVG - SDF

1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/116:45 amSDF - CVG

1 stop11h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$272

Sat 9/273:32 pmCVG - SDF

1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/110:14 amSDF - CVG

1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$285

Tue 9/238:00 amCVG - SDF

2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/298:23 amSDF - CVG

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$300

Thu 9/257:00 amCVG - SDF

1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/298:23 amSDF - CVG

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$319

Wed 11/266:40 amCVG - SDF

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Sun 11/302:35 pmSDF - CVG

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$398

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Wed 10/85:40 amCVG - SDF

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Wed 10/151:00 pmSDF - CVG

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$255

Sat 10/43:43 pmCVG - SDF

1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/116:45 amSDF - CVG

1 stop11h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$272

Sat 9/273:32 pmCVG - SDF

1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/110:14 amSDF - CVG

1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$285

Tue 9/238:00 amCVG - SDF

2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/298:23 amSDF - CVG

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$300

Thu 9/257:00 amCVG - SDF

1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/298:23 amSDF - CVG

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$319

Wed 11/266:40 amCVG - SDF

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Sun 11/302:35 pmSDF - CVG

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9

$398

Last-minute flights from Cincinnati to Louisville
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Sat 9/138:30 amCVG - SDF

1 stop26h 43mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/158:23 amSDF - CVG

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$413

Tue 9/238:00 amCVG - SDF

2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/298:23 amSDF - CVG

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$300

Thu 9/257:00 amCVG - SDF

1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/298:23 amSDF - CVG

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$319

Thu 9/257:00 amCVG - SDF

1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/288:23 amSDF - CVG

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$414

Sat 9/273:32 pmCVG - SDF

1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/110:14 amSDF - CVG

1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$285

Sat 10/43:43 pmCVG - SDF

1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/116:45 amSDF - CVG

1 stop11h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$272

Wed 10/85:40 amCVG - SDF

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Wed 10/151:00 pmSDF - CVG

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$255

One-way flights from Cincinnati to Louisville
Search for one-way flight options from Cincinnati to Louisville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Sun 9/147:30 amCVG - SDF

1 stop26h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$160

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CincinnatiLouisville

CVG - SDF

CVGSDF

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/8

5:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/15

1:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$255

CincinnatiLouisville

CVG - SDF

CVGSDF

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/4

3:43 pm-9:24 am

1 stop17h 41m

Louisville Intl

Sat 10/11

6:45 am-6:21 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$272

CincinnatiLouisville

CVG - SDF

CVGSDF

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 9/27

3:32 pm-9:19 am

1 stop17h 47m

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/1

10:14 am-10:56 am

1 stop24h 42m

$285

CincinnatiLouisville

CVG - SDF

CVGSDF

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-9:19 am

2 stops25h 19m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/29

8:23 am-11:32 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$300

CincinnatiLouisville

CVG - SDF

CVGSDF

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/25

7:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/29

8:23 am-11:32 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$319

CincinnatiLouisville

CVG - SDF

CVGSDF

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 11/26

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 05m

Louisville Intl

Sun 11/30

2:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$398

CincinnatiLouisville

CVG - SDF

CVGSDF

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 9/14

7:30 am-10:27 am

1 stop26h 57m

$160

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Reviews of airlines servicing Louisville

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cincinnati to Louisville, such as Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Louisville?
Airlines like Southwest and American Airlines fly from Cincinnati to Louisville in about 7h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 21m. Cincinnati and Louisville are separated by a distance of 84 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cincinnati to Louisville round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Cincinnati to Louisville is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $275 on this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Cincinnati to Louisville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cincinnati to Louisville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to Louisville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cincinnati to Louisville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cincinnati to Louisville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Louisville?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Cincinnati to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cincinnati to Louisville?

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