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$81+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — NYC
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to New York are usually found in February or July, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to New York (NYC). 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$161
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One-way from

$81
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:14 amSDF - EWR
1 stop11h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/85:59 amEWR - SDF
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$161
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:14 amSDF - EWR
1 stop11h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1510:55 amEWR - SDF
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:52 pmSDF - EWR
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:37 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:14 amSDF - EWR
1 stop12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/229:01 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop12h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:14 amSDF - EWR
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/299:01 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop12h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:15 amSDF - EWR
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1510:55 amEWR - SDF
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:52 pmSDF - EWR
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/124:50 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:14 amSDF - EWR
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/78:19 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop20h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:14 amSDF - EWR
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/17:57 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:14 amSDF - EWR
1 stop22h 51mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/269:01 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop12h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:26 pmSDF - EWR
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:37 pmEWR - SDF
1 stop18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 10/253:50 pmSDF - LGA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 10/2910:20 amLGA - SDF
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/8$214

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

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LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/1

8:30 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Newark

Sat 10/4

10:00 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$209

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/1

6:15 am-8:28 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Newark

Wed 10/15

8:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$209

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/29

6:25 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/1

8:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$214

LouisvilleNew Windsor

SDF - SWF

SDFSWF

Louisville Intl

Sun 11/2

6:58 pm-11:11 am

1 stop16h 13m

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 11/7

11:31 am-9:59 am

1 stop22h 28m

$228

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Sat 11/1

10:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Newark

Wed 11/5

7:05 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 44m

$229

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - JFK

SDFJFK

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/15

2:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$229

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/1

7:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Newark

Tue 10/7

7:13 pm-12:01 am

1 stop4h 48m

$229

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - JFK

SDFJFK

Louisville Intl

Fri 1/16

3:59 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

2:59 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$229

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Sat 11/1

3:11 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Newark

Mon 11/3

7:13 pm-12:01 am

1 stop4h 48m

$229

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/3

7:33 pm-12:56 am

1 stop5h 23m

Newark

Wed 10/8

7:05 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 44m

$229

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Louisville to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to New York. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Louisville to New York, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to New York (average of $236). Flying from Louisville to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 SDF to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Louisville to New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 58% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Louisville to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Louisville to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

The most flights from SDF to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Louisville to New York?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Louisville to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Louisville to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 64% of 1-stop itineraries from Louisville to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Louisville to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Louisville to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Detroit (DTW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $207.

What’s the fastest layover option from Louisville to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Louisville to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Louisville to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Louisville to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 57m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Louisville to New York. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to New York. 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 from for flights from Louisville to New York?

    For a flight from Louisville to New York, you will be flying from Louisville Intl. Louisville Intl (SDF) is just 5.3 mi from the center of the city. Louisville Intl is the only Louisville airport and it handles 9 outbound flights to New York per day. 5 airlines have flights to New York from Louisville Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to New York?

    A quick flight from Louisville to New York can take about 2h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $209. There are 640 mi between Louisville and New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $65, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Louisville to New York and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $197 and $198, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisville to New York one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Louisville to New York are Spirit Airlines ($81), Southwest ($103), and Allegiant Air ($133).

  • What are the most popular routes from Louisville to New York?

    When deciding which route to take from Louisville to New York consider Louisville Intl - New York LaGuardia, Louisville Intl - Newark or Louisville Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to New York that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to New York 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 Louisville to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to New York (average of $236). Flying from Louisville to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 5 airlines flying from Louisville to New York

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to New York. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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