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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Typical prices: $400-$636
American Airlines
Mon 11/26Mon 12/3
MSP - SDF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$419
Typical prices: $406-$654
Delta
Wed 4/11Wed 4/18
MSP - SDF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 06m
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 28% price drop
June
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 4h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Louisville (MSP-SDF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Louisville

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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5:18 am - 4:01 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
9h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:22 am - 1:47 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$293American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
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8:54 am - 9:36 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
11h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:12 am - 12:05 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
14h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$293American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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5:18 am - 5:13 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
10h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 4:39 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
11h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$293American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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10:29 am - 9:37 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
10h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:14 pm - 12:05 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
11h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$293American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 8:40 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl
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7:15 am - 5:15 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
11h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Chicago Midway
$316Southwest
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:05 am - 10:15 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:35 pm - 11:40 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
$316Southwest
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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5:30 am - 10:30 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:05 pm - 9:55 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 50m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis
$316Southwest
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
Delta Logo
8:55 am - 12:00 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
2h 05mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 1:58 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 18mnonstop
$419Delta
Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 3
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8:05 pm - 11:23 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
2h 18mnonstop
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6:53 am - 8:15 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 22mnonstop
$419Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
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8:59 am - 12:09 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-SDF Louisville Intl
2h 10mnonstop
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6:35 am - 7:58 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 23mnonstop
$419Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Louisville flights

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Louisville typically range from $400 to $636. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $293, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Louisville. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Louisville at $358 round-trip.
•April ($649) and October ($629) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Minneapolis to Louisville the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Louisville are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Louisville

 
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Key details for Minneapolis to Louisville flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$133
Beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 58% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Minneapolis to Louisville

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Louisville

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Your Minneapolis to Louisville 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 Minneapolis to Louisville?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 11:01 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 06m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Louisville?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Louisville takes 2h 06m, covering 603 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Louisville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Louisville range from $400 to $636, with an average of $500 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Louisville flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $500 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $365 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $518 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 Minneapolis to Louisville?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Minneapolis to Louisville spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Louisville flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Minneapolis 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 $293 to $927. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Louisville flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Louisville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Louisville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Louisville Intl Airport (SDF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

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

    Flights from Minneapolis to Louisville usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).

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

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

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 76% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Minneapolis to Louisville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $577, a difference of $118.

    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 Minneapolis to Louisville?

    Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Louisville.

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

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h, compared with 5h 59m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 02m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Louisville?

    Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Minneapolis to Louisville flights?

    Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Louisville flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
    • JetBlue: 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 Minneapolis to Louisville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $459, about $118 less than Monday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Louisville trip for August. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $291 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $365 round-trip on this route - about $152 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 Louisville Intl Airport.

    • Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr By IHG
    • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
    • Staybridge Suites Louisville - Expo Center By IHG

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Louisville?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Louisville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Louisville Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Louisville Intl to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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