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Among airlines operating Louisville to San Francisco flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Louisville and San Francisco.

Flights from Louisville to San Francisco usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

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

• Breeze Airways: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Louisville to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $250 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $307 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Louisville to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $359 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $167. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:47 am and lands at 2:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:47 am and lands at 2:09 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 68% above the route average of $401. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Louisville to San Francisco takes 5h 22m, covering 1,984 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Louisville to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 11m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 28m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Louisville (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Louisville to San Francisco range from $318 to $516, with an average of $401 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.