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$48+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Louisville (RDU - 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SDF
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Louisville Intl are usually found in February or July, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Louisville

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2612:45 pm
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/298:46 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/29$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/128:30 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 41m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/1910:56 am
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 26m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/29$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/156:35 pm
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/192:56 pm
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/28$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 9/168:30 am
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 41m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/1910:56 am
SDF
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 26m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/25$127
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2612:45 pm
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/306:55 pm
SDF
-
RDU
1 stop3h 27m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/25$139
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/296:35 pm
RDU
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/306:55 pm
SDF
-
RDU
1 stop3h 27m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/28$146

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$98
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$230

Good round-trip deal

$178 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Louisville that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/26

12:45 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/30

6:55 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$139

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/22

8:53 am-12:20 pm

1 stop3h 27m

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/22

5:55 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$237

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/14

8:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/17

4:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$237

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/16

5:15 am-8:51 am

1 stop3h 36m

Louisville Intl

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 02m

$237

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/26

8:55 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 11m

$237

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

6:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/15

1:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$242

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/11

11:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/18

3:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$242

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/27

6:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/29

12:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$242
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/22

6:35 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$48

RaleighLouisville

RDU - SDF

RDUSDF

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/8

7:05 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$73

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Deals found on 7/28

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Louisville in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Raleigh-Louisville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Louisville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Louisville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Louisville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Louisville

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh 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 month to book a flight from Raleigh to Louisville?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Louisville (average of $158). Flying from Raleigh to Louisville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 RDU to SDF?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 29, 2026.

When flying from Raleigh to Louisville, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Louisville flights typically cost between $162 and $288 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $98 on Breeze Airways (Aug 26-Aug 29).

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 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Raleigh to Louisville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,485 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,840 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Louisville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to Louisville flight route?

    The Raleigh-Durham to Louisville Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Louisville?

    Departing from Raleigh to Louisville will take you 1h 31m. Airlines will cover a distance of 414 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Breeze Airways is currently your cheapest option to Louisville, with prices starting at $98. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $118 and $230, respectively. Breeze Airways is priced at 69% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Breeze Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $100 and $128 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Louisville?

    On average you can expect to pay $208 for a flight from Raleigh to Louisville. The cheapest flight overall is $49 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Louisville Intl) is currently priced at $122.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Louisville (average of $158). Flying from Raleigh to Louisville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Louisville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$98Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$118Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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