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Cheapest round-trip
$98
Typical prices: $162-$288
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/26Sat 8/29
RDU - SDF • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$48
Typical prices: $129-$232
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/22
RDU - SDF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Wed, Sat
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 31m
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Pittsburgh (PIT)
Cheapest • Avg $307 (round-trip)
Nashville (BNA)
Shortest trip • 3h 20m (one-way)
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3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 50% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Louisville (RDU-SDF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Louisville 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Louisville

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Breeze Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 2:16 pm
RDU
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SDF
1h 31mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:46 pm - 10:15 pm
SDF
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RDU
1h 29mnonstop
$98Breeze Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
Breeze Airways Logo
8:30 am - 10:11 am
RDU
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SDF
1h 41mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
10:56 am - 12:22 pm
SDF
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RDU
1h 26mnonstop
$102Breeze Airways
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:31 pm
RDU
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SDF
1h 41mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 2:10 pm
SDF
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RDU
16h 56m
1 stop
$184Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 10:35 am
RDU
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SDF
24h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:56 am - 12:22 pm
SDF
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RDU
1h 26mnonstop
$200Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
6:12 am - 12:04 pm
RDU
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SDF
5h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:41 pm - 9:49 pm
SDF
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RDU
7h 08m
1 stop
$231American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:29 pm
RDU
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SDF
7h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 10:57 pm
SDF
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RDU
3h 30m
1 stop
$231American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
Delta Logo
4:54 pm - 8:33 pm
RDU
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SDF
3h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 10:20 pm
SDF
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RDU
4h 21m
1 stop
$237Delta
Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 11:56 am
RDU
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SDF
5h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 1:55 pm
SDF
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RDU
4h 55m
1 stop
$237Delta
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 1:35 pm
RDU
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SDF
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 9:50 pm
SDF
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RDU
5h 40m
1 stop
$237Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:40 pm
RDU
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SDF
4h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 9:10 pm
SDF
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RDU
5h 50m
1 stop
$237Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Louisville flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Louisville departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Louisville from Raleigh usually cost between $162 and $288 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $98 on Breeze Airways (Aug 26-Aug 29).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Louisville, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Louisville, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Louisville, 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 Raleigh to Louisville is February, where tickets cost $158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $380 and $368 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Louisville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $296 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Louisville, 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 Raleigh to Louisville, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Louisville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Louisville 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 Raleigh to Louisville

  • How many flights are there between Raleigh and Louisville per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Raleigh and lands in Louisville, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Louisville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Louisville was $48 for a one-way ticket and $98 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Raleigh airport is called Raleigh-Durham and the only airport in Louisville is Louisville Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Raleigh to Louisville?

    Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Louisville flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Louisville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Louisville?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Raleigh to Louisville?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Louisville on on Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Louisville, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Louisville are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $224 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $378 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Raleigh to Louisville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Louisville from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Louisville?

    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 Louisville with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and SDF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Louisville from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Louisville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $94 or less one-way and $178 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Louisville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Louisville Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Louisville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Louisville Intl

Wednesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Louisville Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Wednesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Raleigh to Louisville

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Raleigh (RDU)
Louisville (SDF)