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$178+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Louisville (SDF)

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DSM — SDF
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Louisville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Louisville flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$329
From Iowa to Louisville Intl
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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 June 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 9/234:08 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/276:44 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/15:55 amMLI - SDF
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Sat 7/55:51 pmSDF - MLI
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/16$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 7/297:00 amDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 8/53:05 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/14$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/27:00 amCID - SDF
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Thu 8/77:41 pmSDF - CID
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/15$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 10/12:57 pmOMA - SDF
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/52:50 pmSDF - OMA
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/216:52 pmCID - SDF
1 stop23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/253:52 pmSDF - CID
1 stop28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/14:20 pmMLI - SDF
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/58:20 amSDF - MLI
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/303:38 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/68:40 amSDF - DSM
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/57:00 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/72:05 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/16$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 7/126:03 pmCID - SDF
1 stop19h 17mAllegiant Air
Mon 7/1412:16 pmSDF - CID
1 stop6h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/15$282
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/89:39 amDSM - SDF
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/109:22 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 7/126:01 amCID - SDF
2 stops8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/148:02 pmSDF - CID
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$317

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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Louisville that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineLouisville

MLI - SDF

MLISDF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/1

5:55 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/5

5:51 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$199

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/5

3:05 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$223

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/2

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/7

7:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$229

OmahaLouisville

OMA - SDF

OMASDF

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/1

2:57 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Louisville Intl

Sun 10/5

2:50 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$234

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

4:08 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/15

6:12 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$243

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/21

6:52 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop23h 16m

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/25

3:52 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 08m

$248

MolineLouisville

MLI - SDF

MLISDF

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/1

4:20 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/5

8:20 am-6:06 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$249

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

3:38 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/6

8:40 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$262

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

1:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/7

2:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$279

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID - SDF

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/12

6:03 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/14

12:16 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$282

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Louisville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisville from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Iowa 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.

Rainfall in Louisville by month

Plan your trip to Louisville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Louisville by month

Plan your trip to Louisville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Iowa to Louisville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
722 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $178. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Louisville for a low price.

  • 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, Des Moines - Louisville Intl or Cedar Rapids - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Iowa 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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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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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