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$84+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Louisville (RIC - 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SDF
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Louisville

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

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.
jue. 12/259:07 amRIC - SDF
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/315:00 amSDF - RIC
1 stop3h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$229
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.
mié. 12/317:00 amRIC - SDF
1 stop6h 12mDelta
mié. 1/710:51 amSDF - RIC
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/11$243
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:24 pmRIC - SDF
1 stop29h 35mSpirit Airlines
mié. 1/75:05 amSDF - RIC
2 stops30h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$268
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:24 pmRIC - SDF
1 stop29h 35mSpirit Airlines
mar. 1/65:05 amSDF - RIC
2 stops36h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$285
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.
mié. 12/3110:40 amRIC - SDF
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/29:55 amSDF - RIC
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$298
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.
mié. 12/311:20 pmRIC - SDF
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/35:00 amSDF - RIC
1 stop3h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
vie. 12/199:51 amRIC - SDF
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/235:05 amSDF - RIC
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$352
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/258:25 pmRIC - SDF
2 stops27h 34mSpirit Airlines
mié. 12/315:05 amSDF - RIC
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$354
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/318:25 pmRIC - SDF
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/28:52 pmSDF - RIC
1 stop10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$359
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/3112:10 pmRIC - SDF
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
mar. 1/65:35 amSDF - RIC
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$372
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.
mié. 12/311:20 pmRIC - SDF
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/47:24 pmSDF - RIC
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$434

Find flight deals from Richmond to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$496
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Louisville that are best for you.

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RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 2/26

8:15 am-8:40 am

1 stop24h 25m

Louisville Intl

lun. 3/2

9:30 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$196

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 2/26

8:15 am-8:40 am

1 stop24h 25m

Louisville Intl

dom. 3/1

9:21 pm-8:01 am

1 stop10h 40m

$209

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 12/31

7:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Louisville Intl

mié. 1/7

10:51 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$243

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 2/25

12:50 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Louisville Intl

mar. 3/3

10:46 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$257

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 1/13

5:56 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Louisville Intl

jue. 1/15

7:50 am-12:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$264

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 12/31

6:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Louisville Intl

mié. 1/7

5:05 am-11:55 am

2 stops30h 50m

$268

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 1/15

10:22 am-2:48 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Louisville Intl

jue. 1/15

7:20 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop3h 24m

$271

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 2/3

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Louisville Intl

lun. 2/9

1:50 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$273

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 2/4

6:16 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Louisville Intl

lun. 2/9

1:50 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$273

RichmondLouisville

RIC - SDF

RICSDF

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 2/2

10:51 am-2:48 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Louisville Intl

mié. 2/4

1:50 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$273

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Louisville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisville from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Louisville

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Louisville (average of $80). Flying from Richmond to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 RIC to SDF?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Louisville in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Louisville?

    Delta can get you from Richmond to Louisville in just under 6h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Richmond and Louisville are separated by a distance of 461 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($207), American Airlines ($254), and Southwest ($268) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Louisville. Delta is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Louisville (average of $80). Flying from Richmond to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Richmond to Louisville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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