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$88+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to New York, NY (NYC)

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SDF — NYC
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to New York are usually found in July or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to New York

Cheapest flights from Louisville to New York
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 March 28, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:40 am
SDF
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/38:30 am
EWR
-
SDF
Nonstop2h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:48 pm
SDF
-
EWR
1 stop21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/186:00 am
EWR
-
SDF
1 stop12h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/810:40 am
SDF
-
LGA
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/92:35 pm
LGA
-
SDF
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/143:30 pm
SDF
-
LGA
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/218:30 am
LGA
-
SDF
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/153:30 pm
SDF
-
LGA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Sat 4/182:10 pm
LGA
-
SDF
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/238:40 am
SDF
-
LGA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Sat 4/259:55 am
LGA
-
SDF
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/223:30 pm
SDF
-
LGA
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Sat 4/259:10 am
LGA
-
SDF
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/301:00 pm
SDF
-
LGA
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/36:55 am
LGA
-
SDF
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/207:48 pm
SDF
-
EWR
1 stop22h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/234:05 pm
EWR
-
SDF
1 stop26h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/232:26 pm
SDF
-
LGA
1 stop5h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:42 pm
LGA
-
SDF
1 stop26h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:48 pm
SDF
-
LGA
2 stops23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1810:59 am
LGA
-
SDF
1 stop7h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/202:40 pm
SDF
-
LGA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Thu 4/237:25 am
LGA
-
SDF
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$237

Find 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 March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$88
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Louisville Intl-New York (NYC) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Louisville Intl-New York (NYC) flights.
From Louisville Intl to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Louisville Intl to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisville Intl to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Louisville Intl to New York (NYC).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to New York 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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to New York that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/22

3:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/25

9:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$229

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Wed 5/6

5:11 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/10

8:15 am-10:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$239

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/21

1:07 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Newark

Wed 8/12

8:30 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$239

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/30

11:27 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/4

1:58 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$239

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Wed 6/3

5:30 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/6

10:35 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$239

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Wed 6/17

2:15 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/24

6:20 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$239

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/21

6:10 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/25

2:15 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$239

LouisvilleNew York

SDF - LGA

SDFLGA

Louisville Intl

Wed 5/27

5:30 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/30

4:30 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$239

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/8

6:17 am-8:29 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Newark

Sat 5/9

7:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$249

LouisvilleNewark

SDF - EWR

SDFEWR

Louisville Intl

Wed 5/27

6:30 am-8:38 am

Nonstop2h 08m

Newark

Sat 5/30

10:05 am-2:37 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$249

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to New York

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 Louisville to New York in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 Louisville-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Louisville-New York 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 Louisville to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Louisville to New York, you should look to book at least 48 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to New York (average of $69). Flying from Louisville to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 March 28, 2026.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the evening.

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 March 28, 2026.

The most flights from SDF to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (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 (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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 (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 23m.

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 (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 51m.

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 March 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 8 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 10m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $168. 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 $50, 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 American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $168 and $203, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 83% 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 ($40), American Airlines ($104), and United Airlines ($104).

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

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to New York (average of $69). Flying from Louisville to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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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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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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