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$113+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Louisville (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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SDF
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Tue 2/17
Tue 2/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 January 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$293 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Louisville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Louisville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/145:43 pm
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 2/172:35 pm
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/512:50 pm
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 3/79:55 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/65:45 pm
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 2/99:50 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/215:13 pm
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Mon 2/238:55 am
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/16$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 1/3112:50 pm
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 2/42:10 pm
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/45:26 pm
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop3h 53m
Delta
Mon 2/97:51 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 8/287:50 pm
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Tue 9/16:26 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/16$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 6/58:30 am
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 6/76:00 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 1/296:00 am
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Sun 2/15:35 am
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 5/241:00 pm
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 5/3010:00 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sat 2/215:43 pm
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 2/259:50 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 2/195:37 pm
IAD
-
SDF
2 stops15h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/229:12 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop10h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$259

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 January 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

5:43 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Louisville Intl

Sat 3/14

9:55 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

12:50 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/11

2:35 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$189

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/14

5:43 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Louisville Intl

Sun 2/15

9:50 am-11:33 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$189

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/6

5:45 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Louisville Intl

Mon 2/9

9:50 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$204

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/6

5:45 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Louisville Intl

Sun 2/8

9:50 am-11:36 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$204

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 01m

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/14

5:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$209

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/20

7:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$209

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

Louisville Intl

Sun 2/22

6:44 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$209

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/14

5:13 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Louisville Intl

Sun 2/15

7:50 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 03m

$209

Washington, D.C.Louisville

IAD - SDF

IADSDF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

Louisville Intl

Mon 2/23

8:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$209

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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 Dulles Intl to Louisville in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Louisville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Louisville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Louisville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Louisville flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-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 Dulles Intl to Louisville

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Louisville. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville (average of $135). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 IAD to SDF?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 January 18, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

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 January 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,177 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Louisville from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Louisville Intl (SDF) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Louisville. You should not have trouble finding flights to Louisville Intl from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Louisville airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 5.3 mi journey from Louisville Intl (SDF) to Louisville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville can take about 1h 59m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $189. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Louisville are separated by a distance of 450 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($189), and Delta ($203) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville are United Airlines (78%), Mesa Airlines (78%) and Air Canada (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $189. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Louisville Intl) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $320 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Louisville?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville (average of $135). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Louisville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 Dulles Intl to Louisville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 January 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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