Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Louisville?

Flights from Kansas City to Louisville usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Louisville?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Louisville: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Louisville pass through?

One-stop flights from Kansas City to Louisville most commonly connect through: • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 47% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Louisville?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Kansas City to Louisville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $263 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $660, a difference of $397. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Louisville?

Some of the most popular sights in Louisville are Louisville Waterfront Park and Masonic Widows and Orphans Home. These are among the most viewed places in Louisville on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Kansas City to Louisville?

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Louisville takes 00m, covering 490 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Louisville?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Kansas City to Louisville changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $310 to $1,180. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Kansas City to Louisville looking right now?

One-way fares from Kansas City to Louisville are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $260.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Louisville?

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Louisville?

Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Louisville Intl Airport (SDF)?

Louisville Intl Airport (SDF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Dollar • Alamo • Thrifty • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Louisville flight?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Louisville range from $279 to $499, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Louisville?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Louisville typically range from $279 to $499. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $310, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Louisville?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Louisville. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 84% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Louisville?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Louisville at $245 round-trip. •April ($854) and May ($706) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 248% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Kansas City to Louisville?

United Airlines ($310) and American Airlines ($314) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Louisville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Kansas City to Louisville?

Chicago Midway (MDW) is the most popular layover for the Kansas City to Louisville route. 47% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MDW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Kansas City to Louisville?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $326. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Kansas City to Louisville which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Kansas City to Louisville layovers at 2h 40m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $279-$499

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Typical prices: $181-$303

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Shortest trip • 4h 01m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Louisville

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 17

6:19 am - 1:09 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:16 pm - 10:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$310United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

3:00 pm - 9:58 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 10:22 amSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

4h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$310United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

9:22 am - 4:23 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:29 am - 11:49 amSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$314American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

4:30 pm - 10:10 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl

7:55 pm - 12:35 amSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

5h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$315Southwest

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

5:25 am - 10:05 amMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:35 am - 11:55 amSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

7h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$315Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 12:00 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 00m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

1:01 pm - 4:26 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

4h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$315Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

5:31 pm - 11:13 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:59 pm - 11:55 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

4h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$315Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

3:34 pm - 9:35 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:19 pm - 11:17 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

6h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$315American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13

9:12 am - 5:13 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:14 pm - 6:48 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$327American Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

6:40 pm - 11:54 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 2:45 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$367United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Kansas City to Louisville

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

8:32 pm - 8:29 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

22h 57m2 stops Denver Intl Tampa

1:24 pm - 9:46 amSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

21h 22m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

$706Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 2:40 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

3:37 pm - 10:35 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

7h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$737United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

11:55 am - 8:40 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 45m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Nashville Intl

9:25 am - 2:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

6h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$747Southwest

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 28

1:20 pm - 8:15 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 pm - 10:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

5h 50m1 stop Orlando

$895Southwest

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 28

6:45 am - 3:35 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

6:00 pm - 10:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

5h 50m1 stop Orlando

$900Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

5:35 am - 10:10 amMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 pm - 10:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

5h 50m1 stop Orlando

$973Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

10:50 am - 9:25 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 35m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington

6:00 pm - 10:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

5h 50m1 stop Orlando

$978Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

7:10 am - 5:20 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 10m2 stops Dallas Love Field Nashville Intl

3:20 pm - 9:55 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

7h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Lambert-St Louis

$1,034Southwest

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 am - 2:39 pmMCI Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:12 pm - 10:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City

8h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,664United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Louisville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Louisville? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Louisville departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Louisville?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Louisville. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 84% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Louisville? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Louisville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Louisville at $245 round-trip.
•April ($854) and May ($706) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 248% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Louisville?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kansas City to Louisville:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Kansas City to Louisville?
A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Louisville takes 00m, covering 490 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Louisville?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Louisville flight?
Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Louisville range from $279 to $499, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Kansas City to Louisville changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $310 to $1,180. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kansas City to Louisville looking right now?
One-way fares from Kansas City to Louisville are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $260.
What car rental options are available at Louisville Intl Airport (SDF)?
Louisville Intl Airport (SDF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Louisville?
Flights from Kansas City to Louisville usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).
Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Louisville pass through?
One-stop flights from Kansas City to Louisville most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Louisville?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Kansas City to Louisville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $263 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $660, a difference of $397.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Louisville?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Louisville?
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Louisville?
Some of the most popular sights in Louisville are Louisville Waterfront Park and Masonic Widows and Orphans Home. These are among the most viewed places in Louisville on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $263, about $397 less than Monday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Louisville trip for August. Fares historically average $245 round-trip in that month - typically $609 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Louisville Intl Airport.

• Best Western Louisville Airport Expo
• Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr By IHG
• Baymont by Wyndham Louisville Airport South

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