Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Louisville?

Flights from San José to Louisville usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Louisville.

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Louisville pass through?

One-stop flights from San José to Louisville most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 33% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from San José to Louisville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $655, a difference of $264. 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 San José to Louisville?

A nonstop flight from San José to Louisville takes 00m, covering 1,948 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Louisville?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San José 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 $489 to $1,012. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 7h 33m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 57m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San José and Louisville?

Louisville is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central 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 starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Dollar • Alamo • Thrifty • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from San José to Louisville range from $394 to $627, with an average of $494 over the past 12 months. Anything below $394 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San José to Louisville typically range from $394 to $627. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $489, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Louisville. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Louisville?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Louisville at $359 round-trip. •September ($734) and October ($640) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 104% 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 San José to Louisville?

United Airlines ($489) and American Airlines ($517) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San José to Louisville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the San José to Louisville route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

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

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $361. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Miami (MIA) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Louisville layovers at 3h 57m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Louisville

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

11:28 pm - 1:18 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

12h 50m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 am - 7:53 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 08m1 stop Newark

$489United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

11:28 pm - 1:18 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

12h 50m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 7:53 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$489United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

8:45 am - 8:33 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

10h 48m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:27 am - 12:42 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$503United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

2:25 pm - 8:52 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

29h 27m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:10 pm - 12:42 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$503United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

12:37 am - 9:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

19h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:42 pm - 1:43 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$517American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

12:37 am - 12:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

22h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:01 am - 1:43 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$517American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

12:37 am - 12:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

22h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:22 am - 8:51 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

$521American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27

3:56 pm - 12:18 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

19h 22m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

9:04 am - 7:54 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$521American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27

3:56 pm - 9:29 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

16h 33m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 8:59 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

$521American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27

1:25 pm - 12:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 8:39 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$522United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San José to Louisville

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

7:55 am - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

14h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 11:38 amSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$742United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

7:55 am - 10:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

12h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 11:38 amSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$742United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 20

10:03 am - 10:18 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

22h 15m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:00 am - 10:58 amSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 58m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$745Copa Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 10:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

14h 07m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

7:15 am - 8:21 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 06m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

$756American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

1:25 pm - 7:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

28h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:15 am - 12:21 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$800United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 am - 11:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

15h 39m1 stop Miami

6:00 am - 8:21 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 21m1 stop Miami

$821American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 am - 11:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

15h 39m1 stop Miami

11:28 am - 8:21 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

$825American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

9:00 am - 9:40 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

10h 40m1 stop Orlando

7:50 am - 12:35 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 45m1 stop Orlando

$906Southwest

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 11:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

15h 39m1 stop Miami

6:00 am - 8:21 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 21m1 stop Miami

$942American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

4:00 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

29h 59m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:55 am - 10:05 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 10m3 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,934Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San José to Louisville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San José 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 San José to Louisville departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Louisville?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Louisville. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Louisville? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San José to Louisville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Louisville at $359 round-trip.
•September ($734) and October ($640) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 104% 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 San José to Louisville?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Louisville.
How long is a flight from San José to Louisville?
A nonstop flight from San José to Louisville takes 00m, covering 1,948 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Louisville?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Louisville flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Louisville range from $394 to $627, with an average of $494 over the past 12 months. Anything below $394 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San José 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 $489 to $1,012. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Louisville Intl Airport (SDF)?
Louisville Intl Airport (SDF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Louisville?
Flights from San José to Louisville usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Louisville pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Louisville most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Louisville?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from San José to Louisville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $655, a difference of $264.

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 San José to Louisville?
Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 7h 33m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 57m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San José and Louisville?
Louisville is 2 hours ahead of San José (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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $391, about $264 less than Monday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Louisville trip for February. Fares historically average $359 round-trip in that month - typically $375 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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
• Tru By Hilton Louisville Airport
• Baymont by Wyndham Louisville Airport South

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