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$52+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Tampa (SDF - TPA)

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — TPA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to Tampa are usually found in June or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Louisville to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/295:05 amSDF - TPA
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/56:03 pmTPA - SDF
1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/315:05 amSDF - TPA
1 stop12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/49:03 pmTPA - SDF
1 stop26h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/316:00 amSDF - TPA
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Wed 1/75:30 amTPA - SDF
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/22$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/2310:14 amSDF - TPA
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Thu 1/85:30 amTPA - SDF
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/22$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:24 pmSDF - TPA
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:41 pmTPA - SDF
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/315:05 amSDF - TPA
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:31 amTPA - SDF
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/233:44 pmSDF - TPA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/811:25 amTPA - SDF
2 stops8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$400
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/302:55 pmSDF - TPA
2 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:03 pmTPA - SDF
1 stop26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$418
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/255:05 amSDF - TPA
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/289:03 pmTPA - SDF
1 stop17h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/313:44 pmSDF - TPA
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/71:50 pmTPA - SDF
2 stops8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$426
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/302:55 pmSDF - TPA
2 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:03 pmTPA - SDF
1 stop5h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$427

Find flight deals from Louisville to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Tampa (TPA). 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Priceline)

One-way from

$52
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$113 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Louisville Intl-Tampa flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Louisville Intl-Tampa flights.
From Louisville Intl to Tampa
One-way flight from Louisville Intl to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisville Intl to Tampa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Louisville Intl to Tampa.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Tampa 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Louisville

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/17

7:11 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Tampa

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-2:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$241

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Thu 2/19

3:33 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Tampa

Sun 2/22

9:45 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$242

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/6

12:50 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Tampa

Tue 2/10

8:15 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$246

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/26

5:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Tampa

Wed 1/28

8:15 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$246

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Mon 2/9

7:51 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 34m

Tampa

Tue 2/17

7:57 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$247

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/21

5:35 am-9:57 am

1 stop4h 22m

Tampa

Fri 1/30

11:45 am-6:13 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$247

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/17

4:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Tampa

Sun 1/18

8:15 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$247

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Sun 1/25

10:13 am-2:48 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Tampa

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$247

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/12

11:05 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Tampa

Sat 1/17

4:55 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$252

LouisvilleTampa

SDF - TPA

SDFTPA

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/21

11:05 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Tampa

Wed 1/28

8:15 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$271

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/22

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Tampa

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 Tampa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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-Tampa 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 Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa 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 Tampa

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Tampa. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Louisville to Tampa, you should look to book at least 80 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 Tampa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Tampa (average of $44). Flying from Louisville to Tampa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Louisville to Tampa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 57% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisville to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Tampa. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Tampa flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Louisville to Tampa flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Louisville to Tampa trip
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, enhancing your short-haul flight experience.


Enjoy free messaging and high-speed Wi-Fi for a fee on Southwest flights.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables.


Use Spirit's Bag-O-Tron tool to compare baggage prices and save money.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Louisville to Tampa. 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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Louisville to Tampa flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Tampa?

    A quick flight from Louisville to Tampa can take about 2h 10m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $246. The distance from Louisville to Tampa is about 728 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Louisville to Tampa is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $55 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Breeze Airways and Allegiant Air, starting at $66 and $80 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $36 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $44 and Breeze Airways from $59 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to Tampa?

    While on average a flight from Louisville to Tampa is generally $350, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Louisville Intl - Tampa), you can expect to pay $180 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Louisville to Tampa?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown are currently the most popular points of interest in Charlotte at the moment. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame and Mint Museum Uptown are located about 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Charlotte Douglas for about $50 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Louisville to Tampa flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Tampa (average of $44). Flying from Louisville to Tampa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 7 airlines flying from Louisville to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to Tampa. 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$80Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$104Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$176Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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