Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Louisville?

Flights from Sacramento to Louisville usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Louisville: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Louisville pass through?

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Louisville most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 24% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Sacramento to Louisville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $163. 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 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.

How long is a flight from Sacramento to Louisville?

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Louisville takes 00m, covering 1,927 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento 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.

Have flight prices from Sacramento 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 $311 to $2,062. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sacramento to Louisville looking right now?

One-way fares from Sacramento to Louisville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $282, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 33m, compared with 6h 52m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 01m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Louisville?

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

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Louisville flight?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Louisville range from $417 to $553, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Louisville typically range from $417 to $553. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Louisville. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Louisville at $380 round-trip. •December ($593) and August ($586) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Louisville?

United Airlines ($311) and American Airlines ($344) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Louisville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Louisville?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Sacramento to Louisville route. 24% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Louisville?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $396. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sacramento to Louisville which airport offers the shortest layover?

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) had the shortest average connection time for Sacramento to Louisville layovers at 3h 47m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Louisville

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

1:06 pm - 10:24 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

9:00 am - 1:22 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$311United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

1:06 pm - 10:24 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

10:25 am - 6:08 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$316United Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 1

5:42 am - 6:12 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 10:21 amSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$344American Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 1

7:00 am - 6:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:50 am - 10:25 amSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$349Southwest

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

2:49 pm - 12:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:11 am - 1:58 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$356American Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

1:35 pm - 12:25 amSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

3:50 pm - 10:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

$364Southwest

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

7:43 pm - 12:00 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

13h 17m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul

1:04 pm - 11:51 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$413Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

12:19 pm - 11:13 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 11:09 amSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$621Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:03 am - 9:36 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

11h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:53 am - 7:36 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 43m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego

$751Alaska Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:03 am - 9:36 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

11h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:53 am - 7:36 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 43m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego

$768Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Sacramento to Louisville

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

8:40 am - 6:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:15 am - 3:55 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$621Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

7:00 am - 6:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:40 am - 1:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$626Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

7:01 am - 4:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 11:09 amSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$672JetBlue

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

1:37 pm - 10:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:00 pm - 9:45 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$690JetBlue

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

8:00 am - 7:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:00 am - 12:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$696United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

7:01 am - 7:10 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:42 am - 12:20 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$701Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

10:17 am - 10:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 12:20 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$706United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

11:29 am - 11:34 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

7:10 am - 1:58 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$766American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:30 am - 6:09 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

4:10 pm - 10:59 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$771American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

12:19 pm - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:45 am - 12:40 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$781Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to Louisville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Louisville departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Louisville?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Louisville. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Louisville? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Louisville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Louisville at $380 round-trip.
•December ($593) and August ($586) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Louisville?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Louisville:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Sacramento to Louisville?
A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Louisville takes 00m, covering 1,927 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Louisville flight?
Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Louisville range from $417 to $553, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sacramento 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 $311 to $2,062. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sacramento to Louisville looking right now?
One-way fares from Sacramento to Louisville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $282, which is 9% 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 Sacramento to Louisville?
Flights from Sacramento to Louisville usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Louisville pass through?
One-stop flights from Sacramento to Louisville most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Louisville?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Sacramento to Louisville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $163.

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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Louisville?
Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 33m, compared with 6h 52m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 01m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Louisville?
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $424, about $163 less than Sunday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Louisville trip for January. Fares historically average $380 round-trip in that month - typically $213 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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

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