Dulles Intl

$79+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SDF — IAD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in July or November, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$310

Good round-trip deal

$440 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
From Louisville Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Louisville Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 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 June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisville Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/1012:20 pmSDF - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/178:40 amIAD - SDF
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/318:14 pmSDF - IAD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Mon 8/47:36 pmIAD - SDF
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/11$193
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Thu 7/106:53 pmSDF - IAD
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/173:53 pmIAD - SDF
1 stop21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$240
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Wed 9/36:00 amSDF - IAD
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/512:48 pmIAD - SDF
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$251

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Louisville

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/10

12:20 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/16

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$189

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/31

8:14 pm-12:34 am

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

10:14 am-2:16 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$193

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/10

6:53 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/17

3:53 pm-1:36 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$240

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

12:48 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$251

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/24

3:10 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops23h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/28

4:46 pm-9:07 am

2 stops16h 21m

$293

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/18

12:30 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$79

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/14

11:34 am-5:24 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$81

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/17

8:20 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$89

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/29

8:06 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$126

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Wed 7/30

9:46 am-11:08 am

2 stops25h 22m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Dulles Intl

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 80% on flights from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Louisville to Dulles Intl. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SDF to IAD are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Louisville Intl (SDF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Louisville Intl; the airport handles an average of 8 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Louisville airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 5.3 mi journey to Louisville Intl (SDF) from Louisville’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $189 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $193 and $251 round-trip. United Airlines is 38% 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Delta, with prices starting from $81 and $89, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Louisville, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (95%), Republic Airways (92%), Air Canada( 92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $165 on average our data indicates $2,005 when flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 Louisville to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to Dulles Intl. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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