Baltimore to Louisville (BWI–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2755
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
EDT
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN1536
WN Southwest
737
10:30 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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WN2137
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2032
WN Southwest
73H
10:50 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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SY8256
SY Sun Country
1:00 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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WN8516
WN Southwest
1:13 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WN1317
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN300
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1319
WN Southwest
7M8
9:05 PM
EDT
10:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3211
WN Southwest
B38M
10:45 PM
EDT
12:40 AM+1
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4416
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN4186
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2416
WN Southwest
73H
10:25 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1654
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1324
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN121
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2413
WN Southwest
7M8
4:45 PM
EDT
6:30 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN941
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2308
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1925
WN Southwest
73H
8:04 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baltimore to Louisville
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 494 mi 1h 38m nonstop 59 1-stop hubs

BWI–SDF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 494 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 32 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h43-1h55 52%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 1h38 52%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (33 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to SDF direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,866
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → SDF
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
84%
Return
SDF → BWI
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric BWI→SDF DCA→SDF IAD→SDF
Distance from BWI 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 2
Weekly flights 33 49 21
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 56m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Louisville is 0 hours the same as Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
494 mi / 795 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 1h 55m.

BWI–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance494 mi / 795 km
Flight time1h 38m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights33 out / 32 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 1h 55m. The route covers 494 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from BWI to SDF. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDT, CMH, CLE, CVG, RIC, IND, IAD, TYS, YHM, YYZ, TEB, PDK, PIT, SAV, ALB, MEM, CHS, JAX, PHL, GPT, PIE, OKC, PBI, ECP, AUS, BCT, APF, EYW, MSY, SAT, ONT, DTW, SJC, EWR, ATL, LGA, ANC, BNA, CLT, MIA, MDW, ORD, MSP, FLL, RDU, MCO, BOS, SRQ, PHX, TPA, DEN, DAL, RSW, IAH, LAS, HOU, SLC, DFW and VPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and MDT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to SDF

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SDF ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 494 miles (795 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Harrisburg (MDT).