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Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Louisville

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Raleigh to Louisville

August 26 - August 29

Cheapest
Best

RDU - Louisville

$180

$99

Round trip

August 22 - September 16

Cheapest
Earliest

RDU - Louisville

$154

$99

Round trip

August 22 - September 9

Cheapest
Earliest

RDU - Louisville

$156

$99

Round trip

September 5 - September 9

Cheapest

RDU - Louisville

$169

$99

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September 5 - September 16

Cheapest

RDU - Louisville

$151

$99

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September 5 - September 23

Cheapest

RDU - Louisville

$148

$99

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August 22 - August 26

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

RDU - Louisville

$180

$99

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August 22 - September 5

Cheapest
Earliest

RDU - Louisville

$159

$99

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August 22 - August 29

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

RDU - Louisville

$175

$99

Round trip

August 26 - September 9

RDU - Louisville

$159

$103

Round trip

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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.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $85

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $420

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Direct flights from Raleigh to Louisville

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Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Louisville

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Breeze Airways

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$398

$391

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Breeze Airways

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$570

$473

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Breeze Airways

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$496

$321

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Breeze Airways

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$299

$127

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Breeze Airways

Raleigh (RDU) - Louisville (SDF)

Breeze Airways

$243

$137

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Louisville

Breeze Airways

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

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Best Elite deals to Louisville

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Jul 22

Louisville, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,370

$703

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Jul 25

Louisville, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,382

$704

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Jul 22

Louisville, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,356

$704

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Louisville, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,357

$704

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Jul 01

Louisville, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,332

$733

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Jul 23

Louisville, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,370

$747

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Jul 23

Louisville, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,381

$747

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Jul 25

Louisville, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,393

$747

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Jul 24

Louisville, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,382

$747

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Jul 05

Louisville, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,345

$812

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Jul 02

Louisville, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,339

$812

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Aug 04

Louisville, United States

74% AI deal score

$972

$661

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Nov 11

Louisville, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,010

$661

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Dec 09

Louisville, United States

74% AI deal score

$998

$661

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Oct 06

Louisville, United States

73% AI deal score

$966

$659

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Oct 07

Louisville, United States

73% AI deal score

$967

$661

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Aug 19

Louisville, United States

73% AI deal score

$924

$661

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Nov 09

Louisville, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,010

$689

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Jul 22

Louisville, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,066

$705

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Jun 23

Louisville, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,100

$802

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Jul 21

Louisville, United States

72% AI deal score

$851

$661

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Jul 14

Louisville, United States

72% AI deal score

$843

$661

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Aug 20

Louisville, United States

72% AI deal score

$927

$687

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Aug 13

Louisville, United States

72% AI deal score

$951

$689

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Oct 12

Louisville, United States

72% AI deal score

$959

$689

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Oct 08

Louisville, United States

72% AI deal score

$958

$689

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Oct 19

Louisville, United States

72% AI deal score

$966

$689

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Aug 22

Louisville, United States

68% AI deal score

$923

$689

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Aug 31

Louisville, United States

67% AI deal score

$907

$689

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Sep 28

Louisville, United States

67% AI deal score

$911

$689

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Jun 30

Louisville, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,326

$984

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Oct 15

Louisville, United States

66% AI deal score

$961

$765

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Aug 14

Louisville, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,302

$1,075

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Sep 07

Louisville, United States

47% AI deal score

$907

$841

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Sep 14

Louisville, United States

46% AI deal score

$904

$881

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Sep 07

Louisville, United States

41% AI deal score

$3,235

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Sep 17

Louisville, United States

41% AI deal score

$3,326

From RDU

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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.