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 53 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, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 – – 11% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MEM ~3h 23m PTK ~3h 24m RFD ~3h 30m OKC ~3h 48m SAV ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,483
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
CVG → SDF
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
40%
Return
SDF → CVG
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
30%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

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 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 22m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 11% – –
Indianapolis (IND) to Louisville flights · Columbus (CMH) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG 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 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.
Facts

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 connections53 hubs
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 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 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 MEM, PTK, RFD, OKC, SAV, YHM, YYZ, TEB, JAX, CHS, YMX, TUL, AUS, MSY, PBI, DAL, EYW, MTY, ONT, YVR, SFB, BNA, RSW, ATL, ANC, IAD, BWI, DFW, DCA, CLT, ORD, DTW, PHL, MDW, MSP, LAS, MIA, TPA, EWR, SLC, LGA, MCO, PIE, FLL, VPS, PGD, PHX, BOS, DEN, RDU, IAH, SRQ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include IND and CMH. 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 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

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