Cheap flights from Des Moines to Louisville (DSM - SDF) from $142

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — SDF
Jun 11 — Jun 181

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Louisville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville (SDF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$287

One-way from

$142
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 39% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Louisville Intl
One-way flight from Des Moines to Louisville Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Louisville?

Users have found that flying from Des Moines to Louisville on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Louisville?

Flights from Des Moines to Louisville lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Louisville in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $182.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SDF?

When flying from Des Moines to Louisville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Des Moines to Louisville flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Louisville specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Louisville in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 7/159:00 amDSM - SDF
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:34 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$273
Tue 7/303:35 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/58:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$276
Mon 7/1510:53 amDSM - SDF
2 stops11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:34 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$281
Mon 7/156:29 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Thu 7/1812:14 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/5$286
Mon 7/159:00 amDSM - SDF
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:30 amSDF - DSM
2 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$299
Tue 7/303:35 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/58:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$336
Thu 6/274:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/298:16 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$366
Mon 7/159:00 amDSM - SDF
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:34 pmSDF - DSM
3 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$372
Wed 7/103:35 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/148:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$376

Des Moines to Louisville 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Louisville in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Louisville in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 9/184:04 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/226:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$266
Mon 7/159:00 amDSM - SDF
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:34 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$273
Tue 7/303:35 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/58:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$276
Mon 7/1510:53 amDSM - SDF
2 stops11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:34 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$281
Mon 7/156:29 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Thu 7/1812:14 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/5$286
Thu 9/193:22 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/235:13 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$292
Mon 7/159:00 amDSM - SDF
3 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/187:30 amSDF - DSM
2 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$299
Tue 7/303:35 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/58:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$336
Thu 6/274:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/298:16 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$366

One-way flights to Louisville from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Louisville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Des Moines to Louisville. Those needing a return flight from Des Moines to Louisville can use the search form above.
Sun 7/149:29 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop10h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$142
Sun 7/146:10 pmDSM - SDF
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$177
Sun 7/149:29 pmDSM - SDF
3 stops24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$192

Find flights from Des Moines to Louisville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Louisville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$266 - $336

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 9/18

1 stop5h 43m

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop4h 19m

$266

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

3 stops35h 34m

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop15h 29m

$273

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 7/30

1 stop6h 09m

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/5

1 stop6h 34m

$276

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

2 stops11h 25m

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop15h 29m

$281

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop4h 30m

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop6h 25m

$286

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

1 stop7h 37m

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/23

1 stop6h 00m

$292

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

3 stops35h 34m

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/18

2 stops27h 33m

$299

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop3h 34m

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop4h 24m

$312

Des MoinesLouisville Intl

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 7/30

1 stop3h 51m

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/5

1 stop6h 34m

$336

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Louisville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Louisville. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Louisville flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Louisville

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Temperature and rainfall in Louisville by month

Plan your trip to Louisville by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SDF

Temperature

35.6 - 78.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Louisville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Louisville. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Louisville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.5
Good
2,856 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.5
Good
994 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Louisville for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Louisville for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $266, but on average you can expect to pay $367.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisville round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $266, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Louisville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does DSM to SDF mean?

    DSM and SDF are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to SDF refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Louisville Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Louisville that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Louisville with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Louisville flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Louisville that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Louisville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Louisville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Louisville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Louisville that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisville offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Louisville?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Louisville flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Louisville flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Louisville flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Louisville?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Louisville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisville (average of $287). Flying from Des Moines to Louisville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $373). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Louisville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$262Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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