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$434+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SDF
Oct 30 — Nov 61
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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 September 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$624
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Barbara-Louisville Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Barbara-Louisville Intl flights.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:15 pmSBA - SDF
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sat 10/114:55 pmSDF - SBA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/30$847
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/38:40 pmSBA - SDF
3 stops12h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/112:03 pmSDF - SBA
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,082

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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

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Louisville

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Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

1:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$434

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

5:15 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$434

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

5:01 pm-9:56 am

2 stops13h 55m

$439

Santa BarbaraLouisville

SBA - SDF

SBASDF

Santa Barbara

Mon 10/13

7:40 pm-10:54 pm

3 stops24h 14m

$829

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Deals found on 9/30

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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 September 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Louisville, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Louisville, with prices starting at $297. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $393 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $434. United Airlines flights start at $434 while deals on Delta start at $439 one-way.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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