Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to SDF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Louisville (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Breeze Airways.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and SDF:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field flight is $292. A return plane ticket right now is $532. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from SFO to SDF, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from SFO to SDF is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SDF:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Louisville's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your vehicle from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field a few weeks in advance to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to central Louisville
The address for SDF is 600 Terminal Drive.
From Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field, Louisville is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field. To avoid the crowds, visit Louisville in March.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Louisville, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to SDF around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Louisville is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres north-west of Louisville, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Around 290 kilometres north-east of Louisville, Columbus is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
