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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Typical prices: $341-$526
American Airlines
Sat 10/13Sat 10/20
SDF - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$326
Typical prices: $469-$669
Southwest
Sun 12/2Sat 12/8
SDF - PHX • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 57m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $270 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Phoenix (SDF-PHX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Phoenix

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 10:38 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 3:49 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$237American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:42 pm - 11:20 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
7h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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9:52 am - 6:26 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$237American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 1:25 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:30 am - 11:25 amPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 55m1 stop Orlando
$237Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:39 pm - 11:26 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
7h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:03 pm - 10:51 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$237Delta
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Delta Logo
3:12 pm - 10:12 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
9h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:17 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 5:50 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
8h 00m1 stop Houston Hobby
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12:55 pm - 10:55 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$242Southwest
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 3:25 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
8h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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1:15 pm - 9:30 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$242United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 7:47 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
6h 27m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:30 am - 6:17 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
7h 47m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$242United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 12:17 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
27h 38m2 stops New Orleans Louis Armstrong Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 7:19 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
26h 34m1 stop San Francisco
$317Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:47 am - 4:41 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
9h 54m1 stop San Francisco
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 7:19 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-SDF Louisville Intl
26h 34m1 stop San Francisco
$318Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport start at $237. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $341 to $526. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $237 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at $371 round-trip.
•November ($481) and December ($471) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 29% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

When to book flights from Louisville to Phoenix

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Your Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What different kinds of flights are typically offered between Louisville and Phoenix?

    Direct flights between Louisville and Phoenix are usually not offered, so you will instead have either one or two layovers. Journeys that require just one layover are often serviced by companies like American Airlines. Your layover may occur in cities such as Charlotte or Dallas.

  • What is an easy way for me to go from downtown Louisville to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport?

    An easy way to go from downtown Louisville to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is by driving, which will generally take you around 10 minutes in total. You can always take public transportation instead, including bus line 02, which will bring you to the airport in approximately 35 minutes.

  • How can I quickly go from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the city center?

    When you drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the city center, you can expect the journey to typically last between 10 and 15 minutes. You can also use public transportation to go downtown, including bus lines 17 and 32. If you take the bus, you will reach the city center in around 1h 10min.

  • Can I rent a car directly from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has its own on-site car rental center that can be found south of the airport complex. There is a complimentary shuttle service that picks up from outside of each terminal and brings travelers to the center. In the rental center, you will find a few different rental agencies to choose from, including Alamo, Enterprise, and National.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Louisville and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $270 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $555 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:57 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 11:22 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 57m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $429. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 3h 57m, covering 1,501 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    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 Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 $237 to $2,210. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 56m, compared with 5h 57m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 6h 00m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

  • What is the time difference between Louisville and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is 3 hours behind Louisville (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX)?

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • NU Car
    • Easirent
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from $341 to $526, with an average of $429 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $406 - about $60 less than Sunday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport trip for June. Fares historically average $371 round-trip in that month - typically $110 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $270 round-trip on this route - about $285 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.
    - SureStay by Best Western Phoenix Airport
    - Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
    - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Phoenix Airport
  • One of the main transportation hubs in the state of Kentucky, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is also considered to be a focus city for a few different airlines, including UPS Airlines, Vision Airlines, and Chautauqua Airlines. You will find that many of the flights that depart from SDF are operated by one of these airlines.
  • In case you are traveling with a child, make sure to look for one of the nursing stations that are in each terminal of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). These rooms have comfortable seating, plenty of room to put a stroller, running water, and outlets.
  • To make sure that you get enough rest before your early flight departs from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, consider booking a nearby hotel. The Hampton Inn Louisville Airport, Springhill Suites Louisville Airport, and Residence Inn Louisville Airport are all within a 10-minute drive and offer shuttle services.
  • Those traveling with pets will want to take note of the various pet relief areas at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. There are both indoor and outdoor areas that can be found in Terminals 3 and 4.
  • If you are feeling hungry while waiting to board at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, you have a few different dining options that you can choose from. Some choices include Coals Artisan Pizza, Chili’s, and the Local Rustic Market, which is convenient if you are looking for to-go options.

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