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August 26 - August 29

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Best

RDU - Louisville

$180

$99

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August 22 - September 16

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Earliest

RDU - Louisville

$154

$99

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August 22 - September 9

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RDU - Louisville

$156

$99

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September 5 - September 9

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RDU - Louisville

$169

$99

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September 5 - September 16

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RDU - Louisville

$151

$99

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September 5 - September 23

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RDU - Louisville

$148

$99

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August 22 - August 26

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RDU - Louisville

$180

$99

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August 22 - September 5

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RDU - Louisville

$159

$99

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August 22 - August 29

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RDU - Louisville

$175

$99

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August 26 - September 9

RDU - Louisville

$159

$103

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Louisville

Most itineraries for flights from Raleigh to Louisville connect at least once, with only 38.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, travelers typically encounter 1 stopover.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Louisville, fares are significantly above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $99–$317, with a median of $154. Currently, about 30% of recent fares are considered a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Louisville? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $85. Other budget-friendly options include August, where the median fare is $99, and September, with a median fare of $108.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Louisville takes approximately 4h 9m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 667 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Louisville

Regular price: $134 - $665

Prices for flights from Raleigh to Louisville are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $134 to $665. The current lowest deal is $99 with Breeze Airways for travel from Aug 26-Aug 29.

now $99

Low $134

High $665

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Louisville

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to SDF is October, with a median price of $85. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $420. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

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Flights from $85

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Flights from $420

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Direct flights from Raleigh to Louisville

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Louisville

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$398

$391

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$570

$473

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$496

$321

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$299

$127

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$243

$137

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$353

$272

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Louisville

1 night

Jul 11 - Jul 12

$410 → $200

51%

6 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 22

$397 → $189

52%

2 nights

Jul 23 - Jul 25

$398 → $212

47%

4 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 27

$496 → $321

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Louisville

Raleigh - Louisville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares are above the typical level for the RDU to SDF route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $85 for RDU to SDF flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 4h 9m long.

The median flight duration from Raleigh to Louisville is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Breeze Airways offers direct flights.

Breeze Airways provides direct flights on this route, with connecting options also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers the lowest recent fare.

Breeze Airways recently offered a fare of $99, the lowest available on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

30% of recent deals are considered good prices.

Historically, 30% of recent deals for this route were considered good prices.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a good option for flights from Raleigh to Louisville.

📍 ~18 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Louisville main airports to arrive at

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Louisville International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Louisville and surrounding areas.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Louisville used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Consider CVG for more direct flight options and potentially competitive pricing for international routes.

📍 ~120 km from Louisville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Blue Grass (LEX)

LEX is the geographically closest alternative, offering faster security and boarding processes.

📍 ~100 km from Louisville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Indianapolis International (IND)

IND offers a wide variety of domestic carriers and destinations, with a highly-rated passenger experience.

📍 ~180 km from Louisville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Nashville International (BNA)

BNA is a major hub for low-cost carriers, providing many non-stop flights and high reliability.

📍 ~250 km from Louisville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Evansville Regional (EVV)

EVV serves as an alternative regional gateway for domestic connections and is less congested than major hubs.

📍 ~160 km from Louisville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Louisville

41% AI deal score

$3,235

From RDU

Elite

Sep 17

Louisville, United States

41% AI deal score

$3,326

From RDU

Elite

Sep 23

Louisville, United States

38% AI deal score

$1,032

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Louisville

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Raleigh to Louisville is typically 60+ days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, tickets bought in this window had an average price of $124. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days before departure had a significantly higher average price of $384.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Raleigh to Louisville is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $99. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $154. Prices above $317 were in the most expensive quartile for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Louisville are October, with a median price of $85, and August, with a median price of $99. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $108. The annual median price for this route is $154, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Insights for flights from Raleigh to Louisville

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Louisville

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Louisville

Direct flights from Raleigh to Louisville

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Louisville

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Louisville

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Louisville

Raleigh - Louisville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 4h 9m long.

Breeze Airways offers direct flights.

Breeze Airways offers the lowest recent fare.

30% of recent deals are considered good prices.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Louisville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Louisville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Louisville

Best Elite deals to Louisville

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