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$78+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville (DTW - 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SDF
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/412:56 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/86:30 amSDF - DTW
1 stop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/42:28 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:44 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 12/19:53 pmDTW - SDF
2 stops20h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/811:55 amSDF - DTW
2 stops21h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/202:52 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop17h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/238:31 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop13h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/42:50 pmDTW - SDF
2 stops20h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/711:55 amSDF - DTW
2 stops21h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/202:52 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop17h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/249:23 amSDF - DTW
1 stop24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/146:12 amDTW - SDF
2 stops12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/177:11 pmSDF - DTW
2 stops16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/16:38 pmDTW - SDF
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/84:26 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/39:43 amDTW - SDF
1 stop13h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:23 pmSDF - DTW
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$275

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville (SDF). 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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$498 or less

Good one-way deal

$408 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Louisville

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DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

2:28 pm-10:31 am

1 stop20h 03m

Louisville Intl

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 41m

$228

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

6:58 pm-11:00 am

1 stop16h 02m

Louisville Intl

Sun 12/7

11:55 am-9:14 am

2 stops21h 19m

$272

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

6:38 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Louisville Intl

Mon 12/8

4:26 pm-9:14 am

1 stop16h 48m

$272

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

11:16 am-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 59m

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/24

9:23 am-11:54 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$291

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

2:52 pm-8:48 am

1 stop17h 56m

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/24

9:23 am-9:46 am

2 stops24h 23m

$307

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/29

6:28 am-12:13 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Louisville Intl

Sat 12/6

6:30 am-6:33 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$315

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

12:25 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/17

1:20 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$335

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

7:45 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/17

7:53 am-9:23 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$339

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

7:45 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Louisville Intl

Mon 12/8

10:44 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$339

DetroitLouisville

DTW - SDF

DTWSDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

7:45 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Louisville Intl

Sun 12/14

7:50 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$339

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Louisville

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 Detroit to Louisville in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Louisville flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Louisville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Louisville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Louisville 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Louisville 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 Detroit to Louisville

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville (average of $75). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville in January 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 time of day to fly from DTW to SDF?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 November 5, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Louisville. 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 Louisville. Reviews last updated November 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
4,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Louisville. 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 Detroit to Louisville?

    Booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Louisville Intl (SDF) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Louisville. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louisville Intl, all of which are around 1h 28m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Louisville.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville?

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville can take about 16h 02m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $272. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville is about 306 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $110, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville?

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Aeromexico (99%) or Air France (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $408. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Louisville Intl) can be booked for $286 on average, our data indicates $803 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville (average of $75). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville in January 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Louisville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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