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$136+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SDF
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Louisville

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/315:28 pmCID - SDF
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:40 amSDF - CID
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:21 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Wed 12/314:49 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/11$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/253:00 pmCID - SDF
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:11 pmSDF - CID
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/103:56 pmMLI - SDF
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/139:00 amSDF - MLI
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/103:37 pmMLI - SDF
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/133:39 pmSDF - MLI
2 stops9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1010:00 amMLI - SDF
2 stops10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1511:19 amSDF - MLI
2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:19 amOMA - SDF
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Mon 12/296:40 amSDF - OMA
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/10$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/265:28 pmCID - SDF
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:40 amSDF - CID
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:30 amMLI - SDF
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/309:05 amSDF - MLI
1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:15 amOMA - SDF
2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:19 pmSDF - OMA
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/266:00 amMLI - SDF
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:00 amSDF - MLI
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/268:00 amOMA - SDF
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/53:18 pmSDF - OMA
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$417

Find flight deals from Iowa to Louisville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Louisville flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$229
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$626
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Louisville that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineLouisville

MLI - SDF

MLISDF

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/1

5:33 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/5

9:05 am-12:13 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$229

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

3:21 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/14

2:05 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$257

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/26

3:01 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Louisville Intl

Sun 3/1

9:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$259

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

5:16 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Louisville Intl

Thu 1/15

7:50 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 34m

$261

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Louisville Intl

Thu 1/15

8:06 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 06m

$266

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

5:22 am-2:48 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-4:14 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$267

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

5:28 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/3

5:40 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 54m

$268

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

8:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Louisville Intl

Sun 1/18

6:12 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$283

MolineLouisville

MLI - SDF

MLISDF

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/18

5:22 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/21

5:35 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 41m

$289

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

11:42 am-10:12 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Louisville Intl

Fri 1/16

1:32 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Louisville

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisville (average of $118). Flying from Iowa to Louisville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa 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 Iowa?

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

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Louisville?

    For as low as $229, United Airlines can have you in Louisville from Iowa in 3h 57m. The distance from Iowa to Louisville is about 339 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Louisville consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Louisville Intl, Cedar Rapids - Louisville Intl or Des Moines - Louisville Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisville (average of $118). Flying from Iowa to Louisville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 Iowa to Louisville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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