Cheap Flights from SDF to LGB: When to Fly from Louisville to Long Beach

 

The cheapest times to fly from SDF to LGB are

• January 1st to February 25th
• April 16th to April 29th
• May 28th to June 10th
• August 6th to September 30th

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 SDF to LGB is late January. Prices can be as high as $1240 for Sunday flights during late March, or as low as $273 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Long Beach

Flying from Louisville, KY (SDF) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) will usually cost between $340 to $925 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $395. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $874. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $479 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $501 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SDF to LGB flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SDF to LGB flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Louisville. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.17, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday 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 $292 (41%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $408. Return trip prices are from the LGB to SDF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SDF to LGB can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 16 minutes may not 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 not usually a nonstop flight from SDF to LGB while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking SDF to LGB

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SDF to LGB — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Long Beach Airport to Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1827 miles or 2940 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SDF to LGB flight is about 4 hour 16 minutes.

How many flights go between Louisville, KY and Long Beach, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 88 available flights from SDF to LGB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.