Cheap Flights from Detroit to Louisville
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Louisville
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Louisville? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Louisville vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Louisville for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - SDF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - SDF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - SDF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DTW - SDF
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
DTW - SDF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DTW - SDF
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Louisville flight facts
Distance
306 mi
492 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Louisville is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Louisville
SDF · Louisville Intl Standiford Field
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Lexington KY · Lexington KY is 62 mi from Louisville
Flights Detroit - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 84 mi from Louisville
Flights Detroit - Indianapolis · Indianapolis is 111 mi from Louisville
Flights Detroit - Nashville · Nashville is 151 mi from Louisville
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Louisville
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DTW - SDF
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DTW - SDF
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DTW - SDF
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
DTW - SDF
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
DTW - SDF
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - SDF
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 44,800 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Louisville, KY (USA)
The Grady(SLH)
From 72,000 Pts or $184
Louisville, KY (USA)
Hotel Distil, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $175
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Louisville depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Louisville.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Louisville.
Detroit and Louisville are about 306 miles (492 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 306-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Louisville is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Louisville: Louisville Intl Standiford Field (SDF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Louisville, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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