Cheap Flights from ATL to SDF: When to Fly from Atlanta to Louisville

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to SDF are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• May 7th to June 3rd (except the week of May 21st)
• July 9th to July 22nd
• August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to SDF is early to mid May. Prices can be as high as $537 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $197 for Wednesday flights around early to mid May.

 

When to Fly to Louisville

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Louisville, KY (SDF) will usually cost between $198 to $294 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid May with an average ticket price of $213. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $320. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $107 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $231 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to SDF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to SDF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to SDF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.45, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $50 (19%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $211. Return trip prices are from the SDF to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to SDF can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 34 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ATL to SDF while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to SDF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Hainan, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 322 miles or 518 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to SDF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to SDF flight is about 1 hour 34 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Louisville, KY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 62 available flights from ATL to SDF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to SDF tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 25% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 8% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SDF heading for ATL about 13 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Louisville, KY is about 4 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 13 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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