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$224+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SDF
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Louisville

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 February 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 4/107:13 pm
SBA
-
SDF
2 stops12h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 4/137:37 am
SDF
-
SBA
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$425
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 9/151:45 pm
SBA
-
SDF
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sat 9/262:55 pm
SDF
-
SBA
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 9/156:00 am
SBA
-
SDF
2 stops10h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 9/267:55 am
SDF
-
SBA
2 stops8h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$458
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 7/209:40 am
SBA
-
SDF
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Fri 7/246:15 am
SDF
-
SBA
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 7/207:24 pm
SBA
-
SDF
2 stops11h 48m
American Airlines
Fri 7/2410:42 am
SDF
-
SBA
2 stops14h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 6/512:45 pm
SBA
-
SDF
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 6/82:26 pm
SDF
-
SBA
2 stops10h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$535
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 6/512:37 pm
SBA
-
SDF
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 6/83:25 pm
SDF
-
SBA
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$537

Find 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 February 13, 2026.

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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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Louisville

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Price

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/10

7:13 pm-10:20 am

2 stops12h 07m

Louisville Intl

Mon 4/13

7:37 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$425

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/20

9:40 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 45m

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/24

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

$492

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 7/20

7:24 pm-10:12 am

2 stops11h 48m

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/24

10:42 am-9:59 pm

2 stops14h 17m

$502

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/5

12:45 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/8

2:26 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$535

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/5

12:37 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/8

3:25 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$537

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/6

12:38 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$224

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

4:51 pm-8:56 am

2 stops13h 05m

$229

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/1

12:45 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$270

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/31

7:15 pm-10:15 am

2 stops12h 00m

$293

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Deals found on 2/10

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Louisville

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Louisville (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Louisville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 February 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Louisville, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Louisville?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Louisville in 11h 45m. Fly via American Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Santa Barbara to Louisville is about 1905 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Louisville, with prices starting at $297.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Louisville (average of $99). Flying from Santa Barbara to Louisville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Louisville

Discover the top airline 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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