Cheap Flights from Louisville to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Louisville to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Louisville to Detroit? 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 Louisville to Detroit 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 Louisville to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
SDF - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
SDF - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
SDF - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
SDF - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SDF - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
SDF - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Louisville to Detroit 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
Detroit is in the same time zone as Louisville.
Airports in Louisville
SDF · Louisville Intl Standiford Field
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Lexington KY - Detroit · Lexington KY is 62 mi from Louisville
Flights Cincinnati - Detroit · Cincinnati is 84 mi from Louisville
Flights Indianapolis - Detroit · Indianapolis is 111 mi from Louisville
Flights Nashville - Detroit · Nashville is 151 mi from Louisville
Premium cabin flights from Louisville to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SDF - DTW
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SDF - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SDF - DTW
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SDF - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SDF - DTW
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SDF - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Louisville to Detroit 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 Louisville to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Louisville to Detroit.
Louisville and Detroit 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.
Detroit is in the same time zone as Louisville.
Departures from Louisville: Louisville Intl Standiford Field (SDF). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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