Charlotte to Louisville (CLT–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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335 mi airlines 65/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
GXA4649
GXA GXA
320
1:43 AM
EDT
2:42 AM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5214
AA American
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA2356
AA American
319
8:20 AM
EDT
9:51 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA2872
AA American
319
8:25 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5217
AA American
CR9
2:09 PM
EDT
3:38 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5297
AA American
CR9
2:44 PM
EDT
4:23 PM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA4216
AA American
E75
4:19 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA3109
AA American
738
5:30 PM
EDT
7:02 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA3115
AA American
738
5:36 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA3119
AA American
319
9:09 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA3922
AA American
E75
9:55 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA2413
AA American
738
10:55 PM
EDT
12:27 AM+1
EDT
1h 32m
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AA1313
AA American
319
5:00 AM
EDT
6:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
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AA1025
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA3666
AA American
E75
6:31 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA2716
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA1086
AA American
738
8:03 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA5214
AA American
CR9
10:04 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA2356
AA American
319
10:31 AM
EDT
12:06 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA2872
AA American
319
10:35 AM
EDT
12:07 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5475
AA American
CR9
3:33 PM
EDT
5:17 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5438
AA American
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT
6:42 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA4216
AA American
E75
6:41 PM
EDT
8:21 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA3109
AA American
738
7:52 PM
EDT
9:29 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA3115
AA American
738
7:57 PM
EDT
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Louisville
3 carriers, 65 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 65 Flights/wk 335 mi 0h 59m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

CLT–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, GXA and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 63 319, 738, CR9, E75 1h29-1h40 50% Oneworld
GXA GXA 1 320 0h59 50%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – GXA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (63 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to SDF direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
72
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,806
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
CLT → SDF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
70%
Return
SDF → CLT
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric CLT→SDF CAE→SDF RDU→SDF
Distance from CLT 89 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 65 2
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 55m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT 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 Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 40m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights65 out / 72 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 40m. The route covers 335 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GXA.
There are approximately 65 nonstop flights per week from CLT to SDF. The return direction has about 72 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, TYS, CAE, IND, ROA, CMH, CVG, PTK, SAV, CLE, RIC, MEM, JAX, MDT, CHS, TEB, SYR, OKC, YYZ, ICT, PIE, GPT, ADS, APF, PBI, ALB, ECP, BCT, MLI, TUL, MSN, HOU, MSY, AUS, EYW, SAT, EGE, ONT, OAK, DTW, RSW, ATL, BNA, FLL, MIA, SRQ, ORD, MSP, BWI, IAD, DCA, DFW, EWR, PHL, VPS, IAH, RDU, MDW, TPA, MCO, LGA, BOS, PHX, DEN, LAS, SLC and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAE and RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLT to SDF

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GXA. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to SDF ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (CAE) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).