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$176+ 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SDF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 May 1, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
2 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$426
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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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:05 pmSBA - SDF
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/232:09 pmSDF - SBA
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/62:18 pmSBA - SDF
3 stops20h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/93:29 pmSDF - SBA
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$621

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 May 1, 2025.
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 6/14

7:05 pm-9:34 am

2 stops11h 29m

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/23

2:09 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$389

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/6

2:18 pm-1:19 pm

3 stops20h 01m

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/9

3:29 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 29m

$621

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/5

12:11 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$176

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Sun 6/8

5:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$304

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Deals found on 4/29

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Louisville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisville from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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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, 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.

Rainfall in Louisville by month

Plan your trip to Louisville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Louisville ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Louisville when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Louisville by month

Plan your trip to Louisville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Louisville, with prices starting at $389. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $621 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 28% 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$437Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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