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$105+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — IAD
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/286:00 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 5/308:31 am
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 9/46:00 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 9/88:31 am
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 6/2010:00 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 6/238:31 am
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/89:10 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop22h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/116:20 pm
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/19:10 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/511:07 am
IAD
-
SDF
2 stops21h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/26:00 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 7/58:31 am
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/276:00 am
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Sat 5/306:08 am
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/205:55 am
SDF
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 5/275:25 pm
IAD
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/285:52 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sat 5/306:08 am
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/2212:16 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop7h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/265:30 pm
IAD
-
SDF
1 stop26h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 5/297:59 pm
SDF
-
IAD
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Tue 6/26:08 am
IAD
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SDF
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$258

Find 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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to Dulles Intl 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 May 10, 2026.
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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LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/4

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

8:31 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$238

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 6/18

1:48 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/21

8:31 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$249

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/9

10:05 am-11:46 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/13

12:54 pm-2:41 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$249

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/9

3:24 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$258

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/20

5:26 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$268

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 10/15

10:43 am-4:36 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/20

5:30 pm-12:02 am

1 stop6h 32m

$283

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/21

1:48 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/26

12:48 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$309

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Sun 7/19

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/25

12:48 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$319

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Mon 6/22

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/28

8:31 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$319

LouisvilleWashington, D.C.

SDF - IAD

SDFIAD

Louisville Intl

Wed 6/24

1:48 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/27

6:33 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 03m

$321

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville to Dulles Intl in May.
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-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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?

Booking 23 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $254). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $558). 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 May 10, 2026.

When flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 May 10, 2026.
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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,454 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,454 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,454 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,694 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,454 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 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 United Airlines and Delta fly from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in about 1h 35m. 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 40% 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?

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $128 and $134, 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: Republic Airways (100%), Copa Airlines (97%), Air Canada( 96%).

  • 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 $173. While the most popular route (Louisville Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $242 on average, our data indicates $611 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $254). Flying from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $558). 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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