Cincinnati / Covington to Louisville (CVG–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati / Covington to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 84 mi 0h 35m nonstop 83 1-stop hubs

CVG–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 84 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to SDF.
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One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,021
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.

Other ways to reach Louisville from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric CVG→SDF IND→SDF CMH→SDF
Distance from CVG 98 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 52m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG 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 Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
84 mi / 135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m.

CVG–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance84 mi / 135 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 0h 35m. The route covers 84 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FOE, CMH, PDK, PTK, MEM, RFD, YYZ, PIT, MCI, CLE, YHM, HHH, OMA, CHS, MMU, RIC, OKC, SAV, TEB, HPN, ICT, MSY, MHT, LAL, YMX, JAX, BED, TUL, APF, HOU, OPF, FTW, EYW, PVU, SAT, GUF, MTY, SLC, VNY, AUS, SJU, DAL, SNA, ONT, PDX, PIE, YVR, LAX, BNA, VPS, SFO, RSW, DTW, CLT, ATL, IAD, ANC, ORD, DCA, EWR, STN, MDW, LAS, MIA, FLL, DFW, MCO, MSP, IAH, SFB, PHX, LGA, PHL, BWI, RDU, BOS, DEN, JFK, TPA, PGD, SRQ, PBI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CVG to SDF

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

CVG to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to SDF ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 84 miles (135 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FOE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND) and Columbus (CMH).