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$90+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Louisville (PHL - 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SDF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Louisville Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$500

Good round-trip deal

$489 or less

Good one-way deal

$507 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/156:00 amPHL - SDF
1 stop13h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/199:43 pmSDF - PHL
1 stop10h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/287:05 pmPHL - SDF
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/316:53 pmSDF - PHL
1 stop13h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/55:50 amPHL - SDF
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Wed 8/66:00 amSDF - PHL
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$242

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PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-7:08 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/19

9:43 pm-8:04 am

1 stop10h 21m

$184

PhiladelphiaLouisville

PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Mon 7/28

7:05 pm-9:07 am

1 stop14h 02m

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/31

6:53 pm-8:04 am

1 stop13h 11m

$222

PhiladelphiaLouisville

PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Tue 8/5

5:50 am-2:35 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$242

PhiladelphiaLouisville

PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$90

PhiladelphiaLouisville

PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Thu 8/14

9:47 am-11:34 am

2 stops25h 47m

$149

PhiladelphiaLouisville

PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Sun 9/21

3:10 pm-12:30 am

2 stops9h 20m

$175

PhiladelphiaLouisville

PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Mon 10/6

1:00 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$329

PhiladelphiaLouisville

PHL - SDF

PHLSDF

Philadelphia

Fri 9/12

3:40 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$363

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Louisville

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Louisville. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Louisville, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Philadelphia 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 time of day to fly from PHL to SDF?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Louisville in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Louisville. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Louisville, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Louisville?

    If you book a flight from Philadelphia to Louisville, you will be flying from Philadelphia to Louisville Intl. Flights to Louisville Intl (SDF) from Philadelphia (PHL) take 2h 03m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Philadelphia to Louisville per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Louisville flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Philadelphia to Louisville Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Louisville round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($184), and Southwest ($242) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Louisville. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Louisville for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $90. Users have also found prices from $175 and $329 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Louisville on time: Alaska Airlines (76%), Piedmont Airlines (75%), American Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Louisville?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Louisville is $199. On average you can expect to pay $555. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Louisville Intl), can usually be booked for $192.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Philadelphia 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Louisville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$310Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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