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$94+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Louisville (SDF)

ORD — SDF
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Louisville

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Louisville

Thu 11/196:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Mon 11/239:02 am -
Nonstop1h 43m
Deal found 10/28$187
Thu 11/198:15 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 11/237:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/29$187
Thu 11/1910:11 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Mon 11/236:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 59m
Deal found 10/29$188
Thu 12/310:00 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Fri 12/410:13 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Deal found 10/29$192
Fri 12/188:29 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 1/96:10 am -
Nonstop1h 49m
Deal found 10/30$197
Sat 12/127:55 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 12/1212:45 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 10/28$203
Fri 12/116:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Mon 12/145:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 10/28$206
Fri 12/46:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 12/77:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/28$206
Thu 11/195:30 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Mon 11/2310:49 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 10/29$207
Tue 12/15:30 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Mon 12/73:18 pm -
1 stop3h 43m
Deal found 10/26$207
Thu 12/35:33 pm -
1 stop4h 29m
Fri 12/410:59 am -
1 stop3h 57m
Deal found 10/29$212
Fri 12/116:10 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Mon 12/142:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/28$216

Find flight deals from Illinois to Louisville

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Southwest)

One-way from

$94
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Louisville Intl flight deals.
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From Illinois to Louisville Intl
One-way flight from Illinois to Louisville Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Louisville Intl.
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ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

4:00 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

6:47 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

ChicagoLouisville

MDW Chicago Midway - SDF Louisville Intl

MDWSDF

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/18

6:15 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$94
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoLouisville

MDW Chicago Midway - SDF Louisville Intl

MDWSDF

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/10

8:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/10

6:54 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

5:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$104

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

11:35 am-4:53 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$104

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/26

11:18 am-3:59 pm

1 stop3h 41m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$104

ChicagoLouisville

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SDF Louisville Intl

ORDSDF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/10

9:50 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

ChicagoLouisville

MDW Chicago Midway - SDF Louisville Intl

MDWSDF

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/10

5:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Louisville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Louisville

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Louisville (average of $309). Flying from Illinois to Louisville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 IL to SDF?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Louisville is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Louisville flights typically cost between $248 and $479 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $187 on United Airlines (Nov 19-Nov 23).

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

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to Louisville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Louisville?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Louisville flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Louisville?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Louisville in 1h 20m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Louisville is about 271 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $107 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $107 and $118, respectively.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Louisville from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (93%), Royal Jordanian (90%), Iberia( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Louisville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Louisville? While on average our users pay $328, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Louisville Intl), is priced around $187.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Louisville (average of $309). Flying from Illinois to Louisville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 Illinois to Louisville

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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