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Cheapest round-trip
$152
Typical prices: $167-$353
Breeze Airways
Wed 12/5Thu 12/6
SDF - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$157
Typical prices: $138-$238
Breeze Airways
Sun 11/11Wed 11/14
SDF - RDU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 26m
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When to travel
Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $279 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Raleigh (SDF-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Raleigh

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
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5:12 pm - 6:38 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 26mnonstop
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6:44 pm - 11:48 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
17h 04m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$152Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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4:06 pm - 5:32 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 26mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 3:26 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
1h 41mnonstop
$157Breeze Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
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3:15 pm - 4:42 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 27mnonstop
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9:01 am - 5:09 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 08m1 stop Tampa
$180Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:25 am - 10:16 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 51m1 stop Pittsburgh
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6:44 pm - 11:48 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
17h 04m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$199Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 28
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4:06 pm - 5:32 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 26mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 3:26 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
1h 41mnonstop
$205Breeze Airways
Sat, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 23
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7:36 pm - 9:02 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 26mnonstop
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5:15 pm - 6:56 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
1h 41mnonstop
$247Breeze Airways
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17
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1:21 pm - 7:39 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:18 pm - 9:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$275American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17
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9:44 am - 1:07 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:21 pm - 12:08 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
3h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$275American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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7:59 pm - 12:24 amSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 am - 11:56 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$275Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:05 am - 1:55 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:56 pm - 4:54 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SDF Louisville Intl
3h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$275Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Raleigh flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Raleigh. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Raleigh?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Raleigh at $169 round-trip.
•June ($312) and November ($306) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 84% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Louisville to Raleigh flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$98
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 40% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Louisville to Raleigh

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Your Louisville to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Louisville to Raleigh?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Louisville to Raleigh:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:55 am and lands at 12:21 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:36 pm and lands at 9:02 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 26m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Louisville to Raleigh?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Louisville to Raleigh:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Raleigh?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Raleigh takes 1h 26m, covering 414 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville to Raleigh?

    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 Louisville to Raleigh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Raleigh range from $167 to $353, with an average of $243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $167 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Louisville to Raleigh?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $178 round-trip, compared to $279 via a layover through Pittsburgh (PIT).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Louisville to Raleigh?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$100 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 Raleigh?

    The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Louisville to Raleigh 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 $152 to $1,198. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Louisville to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Louisville to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Raleigh?

    Flights from Louisville to Raleigh usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Raleigh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Louisville to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 66% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Pittsburgh (PIT) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Louisville to Raleigh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Louisville to Raleigh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $184 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $172.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Louisville to Raleigh?

    Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Louisville and Raleigh.

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

    Flying via Pittsburgh (PIT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 28m, compared with 3h 45m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 3h 46m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Louisville to Raleigh flights?

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

    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Louisville to Raleigh flights

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Prefer to fly direct from Louisville to Raleigh?

 
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Direct departures

Louisville Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Wednesday

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Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Louisville Intl

Wednesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

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