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$81+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Philadelphia (SDF - PHL)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — PHL
feb. 26 — mar. 51
jue. 2/26
jue. 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to Philadelphia are usually found in June or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 27, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/103:33 pm
SDF
-
PHL
1 stop8h 17m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 3/246:21 am
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop5h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/243:33 pm
SDF
-
PHL
1 stop17h 11m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 3/25:26 pm
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop21h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/99:30 am
SDF
-
PHL
1 stop23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/2410:33 pm
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/123:33 pm
SDF
-
PHL
1 stop17h 06m
Spirit Airlines
dom. 3/155:21 pm
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop17h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/96:54 pm
SDF
-
PHL
1 stop14h 59m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 2/104:14 pm
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop20h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$235
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/123:33 pm
SDF
-
PHL
1 stop8h 43m
Spirit Airlines
jue. 3/198:18 am
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$238
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/123:33 pm
SDF
-
PHL
1 stop8h 17m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 2/178:06 am
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop6h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/91:19 pm
SDF
-
PHL
3 stops30h 33m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 3/246:21 am
PHL
-
SDF
1 stop5h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257

Find flight deals from Louisville to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 enero 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Priceline)

One-way from

$81
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$520

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$436 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Philadelphia 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 enero 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Louisville

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

mar. 3/10

3:33 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Philadelphia

mar. 3/24

8:18 am-11:08 am

2 stops26h 50m

$242

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

lun. 3/9

1:19 pm-8:44 am

2 stops19h 25m

Philadelphia

mar. 3/24

6:21 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$246

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

jue. 2/12

3:33 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Philadelphia

mar. 2/17

6:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$250

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

vie. 4/17

7:48 pm-8:44 am

1 stop12h 56m

Philadelphia

lun. 4/27

5:28 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$265

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

jue. 2/26

2:26 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Philadelphia

dom. 3/1

6:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop14h 35m

$274

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

dom. 3/15

3:33 pm-8:39 am

1 stop17h 06m

Philadelphia

lun. 3/16

6:08 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$279

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

vie. 4/17

12:33 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Philadelphia

lun. 4/27

5:57 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$301

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

vie. 2/27

1:19 pm-12:44 am

2 stops11h 25m

Philadelphia

dom. 3/1

6:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop14h 35m

$318

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

mar. 2/10

3:36 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Philadelphia

jue. 2/12

6:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$343

LouisvillePhiladelphia

SDF - PHL

SDFPHL

Louisville Intl

mar. 3/24

1:14 pm-12:16 am

1 stop11h 02m

$81

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Philadelphia

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Philadelphia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Louisville to Philadelphia is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Philadelphia (average of $71). Flying from Louisville to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Louisville to Philadelphia as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated enero 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Louisville to Philadelphia, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,198 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Louisville to Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from Louisville Intl. Booking flights from Louisville Intl (SDF) to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Philadelphia from 4 different airlines. 3h 24m is how long a flight from Louisville to Philadelphia will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Louisville to Philadelphia flight route?

    The Louisville Intl to Philadelphia flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Philadelphia?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from Louisville to Philadelphia in about 8h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 575 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Louisville to Philadelphia round-trip from $155. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $198, and Southwest, from $215. Spirit Airlines is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Louisville to Philadelphia for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Louisville to Philadelphia?

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), Aer Lingus (86%) or American Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Louisville to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Louisville to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $545, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $176. The most popular route (Louisville Intl - Philadelphia), is priced around $185.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Philadelphia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Philadelphia (average of $71). Flying from Louisville to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 4 airlines flying from Louisville to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to Philadelphia. 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 enero 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$155Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$215Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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