Nashville to Louisville (BNA–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–SDF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 151 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 0h55-1h05 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Louisville from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→SDF | CHA→SDF | OWB→SDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 112 mi | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 38m | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.
Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.
BNA–SDF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to SDF
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to SDF is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 151 miles (242 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA), Owensboro (OWB) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).