Dulles Intl

$89+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SDF — IAD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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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 73 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$190
(Delta)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$334 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 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. 9% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 September 11, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:00 amSDF - IAD
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Mon 11/177:01 amIAD - SDF
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/11$190
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Mon 12/87:59 pmSDF - IAD
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amIAD - SDF
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Deal found 9/10$193
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Thu 10/307:15 amSDF - IAD
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/210:54 pmIAD - SDF
1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$201
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Thu 11/137:59 pmSDF - IAD
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Sat 11/225:57 pmIAD - SDF
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/10$206
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Sat 10/115:58 pmSDF - IAD
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Tue 10/146:05 amIAD - SDF
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/11$212
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:55 amSDF - IAD
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/251:05 pmIAD - SDF
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$213
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Wed 12/109:55 amSDF - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1612:50 pmIAD - SDF
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$217
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/252:35 pmSDF - IAD
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/295:30 pmIAD - SDF
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$222
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Fri 10/107:15 amSDF - IAD
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/139:28 pmIAD - SDF
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$223
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Tue 9/231:00 pmSDF - IAD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/271:05 pmIAD - SDF
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$224
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:55 amSDF - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/115:30 pmIAD - SDF
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$227
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Fri 10/1710:30 amSDF - IAD
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Mon 10/206:00 amIAD - SDF
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/10$228

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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.

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Louisville

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Dulles Intl

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LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Sat 10/25

3:11 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-9:56 am

1 stop3h 56m

$212

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/23

1:00 pm-2:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

1:05 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$224

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 11/6

8:17 am-2:36 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

7:21 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 45m

$228

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/17

10:30 am-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-9:56 am

1 stop3h 56m

$228

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

$236

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 11/13

7:59 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

$249

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/26

6:33 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

5:25 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$259

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/10

7:20 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

7:00 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$263

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Sat 11/22

9:55 am-11:33 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/29

5:30 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$276

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Sat 9/27

5:56 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Dulles Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dulles Intl from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 73 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 $292). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 11, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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!

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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 7 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.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in about 1h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 34m. The distance between Louisville and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 450 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 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. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $208. United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: Republic Airways (97%), Copa Airlines (92%), United Airlines( 90%).

  • 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 $148. While the most popular route (Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $177 on average, our data indicates $513 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 $292). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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