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Cheap Flights from Louisville to London (SDF-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Louisville to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to London

Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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10:14 am - 10:00 amSDF-LGW
18h 46m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 5:55 pmLGW-SDF
32h 55m1 stop
Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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10:14 am - 10:00 amSDF-LGW
18h 46m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 5:55 pmLGW-SDF
32h 55m1 stop
Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 30
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8:10 am - 7:15 amSDF-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
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11:30 am - 11:52 pmLHR-SDF
17h 22m2 stops
$567Delta
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 1
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7:44 pm - 1:10 pmSDF-LHR
12h 26m1 stop
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6:30 am - 5:05 pmLHR-SDF
15h 35m2 stops
$568Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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2:33 pm - 9:15 amSDF-LHR
13h 42m2 stops
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6:15 am - 7:11 pmLHR-SDF
17h 56m2 stops
$571Delta
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 16
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7:00 am - 7:05 amSDF-LHR
19h 05m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 12:06 amLHR-SDF
16h 36m1 stop
$594Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:51 pm - 1:30 pmSDF-LHR
14h 39m1 stop
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9:20 am - 10:46 pmLHR-SDF
18h 26m1 stop
$624Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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10:55 am - 9:35 amSDF-LHR
17h 40m2 stops
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8:40 am - 8:48 pmLHR-SDF
17h 08m2 stops
$676United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
United Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 7:55 amSDF-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
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10:30 am - 8:42 pmLHR-SDF
39h 12m2 stops
$702United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
6:54 am - 7:30 amSDF-LGW
19h 36m2 stops
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12:30 pm - 12:17 amLGW-SDF
16h 47m2 stops
$857American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Louisville to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Louisville to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Louisville to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Louisville to London, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from London back to Louisville, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Louisville to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Louisville to London is October, where tickets cost $699 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,380 and $1,283 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Louisville to London?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Louisville to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Louisville to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$438
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Louisville to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Louisville to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Louisville to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Louisville to London

  • Will I pay extra for pre-selecting a seat when flying from Louisville International Airport, Kentucky, to London?

    Virgin Atlantic allows you to select a seat from a seat map. Gold and Silver members can choose any standard seat when booking SDF-LHR flights without a charge. The seat assignment is usually done at check-in unless you're traveling in the Economy Light cabin, in which case you'll pay a small fee for pre-selection.

  • Will my child get a reduced ticket price from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to London?

    All children aged 0 to 23 months sit on adult laps throughout the flight. Older kids up to age 12 are charged less by KLM Airlines. So, when booking your flight through KAYAK, indicate your child's age to see an automatic fare reduction.

  • Are there airlines with fully flat beds on this route?

    The Business class cabin by British Airways has lie-flat seats. With a Club World ticket, you'll enjoy flying in a seat that extends into a flatbed (6 feet long). These seats have lumbar support and a fully adjustable headrest. You may request bedding for added comfort.

  • Can I travel to London with other animals besides cats and dogs?

    Always check the airline's pet policy before planning a trip with any animal. Iberia Airlines allows pets in the passenger cabin (18lb or less, including the cage), in the hold as extra baggage, or cargo compartment. You may bring a cat, dog, tortoise, fish, and bird accompanied by the correct documents. They, however, do not permit dangerous breeds and brachycephalic animals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Louisville to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Louisville to London was $438 for a one-way ticket and $545 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Louisville and London?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Louisville to London?

    On your way to London, you’ll fly out from Louisville Intl. You’ll be landing in one of London’s 2 airports: London Gatwick or London Heathrow.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Louisville to London?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Louisville to London?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Louisville and London, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Louisville to London, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Louisville to London are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,004 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $959 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Louisville to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Louisville to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Louisville to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Louisville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Louisville to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Louisville with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Louisville to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Louisville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Louisville to London

  • Most carriers operating flights from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to London Heathrow (LHR) have a single stopover. American Airlines stop at Boston Logan (BOS), O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD), or Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), while United connects via Dulles Airport (IAD). If you wish to land at London Gatwick (LGW), you might have two stopovers at Atlanta Airport (ATL) and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK).
  • Suppose your physique prevents you from sitting in a single seat. You can get more personal space for better comfort while on the route SDF-IAD-FRA-LCY, often operated by Lufthansa. Consider reserving an empty adjacent seat with the airline. However, you can only pay the extra fee at the check-in counter on your departure date.
  • You only need a visa to fly to London if you plan to stay in the United Kingdom for over six months. You'll get a visa vignette or sticker on your passport at the airport's immigration office. To extend your business trip or vacation for another six months, complete the UK visa renewal form, pay the applicable fees, and book an appointment at any UKVCAS office for biometrics.
  • British Airways is one of the best airlines for wheelchair users. If you have a mobility issue, you can specify the type of assistance you need when booking your flight. Special assistance includes basic wheelchair assistance and full-service- luggage storage and retrieval, boarding and alighting the aircraft, and chair aid to move around the cabin.
  • Children through age 17 are automatically subject to unaccompanied minor protocols, and the standard unaccompanied minor fee is charged where applicable. With United Airlines, the service is available for kids between 5 and 14 and is optional for the age bracket 15-17. When booking tickets for kids traveling alone, inform the airline who will drop them off at SDF and pick them up from the arrival airport in London.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Louisville to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Louisville to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7979 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

4.0 Okaypuravi, Aug 2025LGA - STL
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

The AA app really sucks ... Every flight & connecting flights were delayed over 30 mins. One connecting flight on American Eagle said it was delayed in its arrival ... when it was actually parked across from the gate for over 1 hr before they pulled it to the gate. Seats in the economy/ main cabin are packed together like sardines ... no leg room.

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

More choices on menu. Seemed only thing offered was Scottish, and while that’s good for the Scot’s it doesn’t help the Americans who don’t like that food. And I really hate it when, during sleep time the attendants have a very loud conversation right over you. Lastly, I paid 5000 dollars for business class, and having to pay more to choose my seat early is really an insult. Seems greedy

The chicken adobo was a little too spicy but good otherwise. My personal opinion. Movie selection could be improved, too many horror movies. Could add a few more chick flicks! The flight was bumpy at times. We arrived a little early too! Flight attendants friendly.

Again flight was awesome except British Airways lost both gate checked luggage’s. Still missing

really bad they refused to check in luggages that I had purchased, even showing them the transaction receipt from british airways app the staff in miami was MEDIOCRE

Crew was great and responsive. Entertainment quit working with about 4 hours remaining on the flight. My seat cushion was broken.

Not very good , the stewardess were unfriendly and they don't like to be bothered. Cos was a night flight and they need to sleep.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

I enjoyed the comfort of Premium Economy. The Purser on London-Nairobi was a little testy, snappish in his tone. I understand stressed, tired, etc but his tone in addressing passengers I found wanting.

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