Cleveland to Louisville (CLE–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
304 mi 0h 50m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLE and SDF, connecting options are available through 46 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
CMH ~2h 55m IND ~2h 56m TYS ~3h 13m PIT ~3h 20m YYZ ~3h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,109
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLE → SDF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
64%
Return
SDF → CLE
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric CLE→SDF DTW→SDF PIT→SDF
Distance from CLE – 95 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 1
Weekly flights 0 56 1
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 15m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 77% – –
Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Louisville flights · Columbus (CMH) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m.
Facts

CLE–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 490 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 304 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, IND, TYS, PIT, YYZ, PDK, MEM, SAV, TEB, RDU, MSN, ICT, YWG, APF, PBI, HOU, JAX, MSY, SAT, IAD, BOS, SLC, CLT, DCA, BWI, RSW, ATL, DTW, ORD, BNA, MSP, FLL, DFW, EWR, PHL, MIA, TPA, MDW, DEN, MCO, LGA, IAH, PHX, SRQ, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, PIT and CMH. 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 CLE to SDF

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLE to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to SDF ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 304 miles (490 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).