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$255+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Louisville (SBA - 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SDF
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sat 8/16
Sat 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 August 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$304
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$255
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$197
From Santa Barbara to Louisville Intl
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:22 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/167:45 amSDF - SBA
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/9$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:22 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/107:45 amSDF - SBA
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/9$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 9/43:00 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/76:20 amSDF - SBA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/412:22 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:45 amSDF - SBA
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 9/41:01 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/77:20 amSDF - SBA
2 stops9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/162:10 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Thu 9/181:15 pmSDF - SBA
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/10$438

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Louisville that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Louisville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/13

12:22 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/16

7:45 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 46m

$304

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

12:22 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/10

7:45 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 46m

$305

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

3:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/7

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 25m

$331

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

12:22 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/7

7:45 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 46m

$406

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

1:01 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/7

7:20 am-1:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$411

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

2:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 15m

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/18

1:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$438

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/2

5:30 am-2:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$255

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Deals found on 8/11

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Louisville

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

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

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 August 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara 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
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Louisville round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Louisville, with prices starting at $304. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Louisville?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Louisville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Louisville (average of $299). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Louisville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 August 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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