Washington to Louisville (DCA–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5440
AA American
CR7
7:35 AM
EDT T2
9:35 AM
EDT
2h
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AA4768
AA American
E75
8:20 AM
EDT T2
10:22 AM
EDT
2h 2m
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AA5461
AA American
CR9
1:56 PM
EDT T2
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 1m
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AA4063
AA American
E70
2:08 PM
EDT T2
4:06 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA5189
AA American
CR9
2:21 PM
EDT T2
4:20 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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AA4515
AA American
E75
7:32 PM
EDT T2
9:28 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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AS4204
AS Alaska
E75L
7:37 PM
EDT T2
9:39 PM
EDT
2h 2m
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AA4672
AA American
E75
7:37 PM
EDT T2
9:39 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA4549
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:42 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5440
AA American
CR7
10:08 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA4768
AA American
E75
11:02 AM
EDT
12:44 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS4389
AS Alaska
E75S
11:12 AM
EDT
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5674
AA American
CR9
4:27 PM
EDT
6:18 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA5189
AA American
CR9
4:50 PM
EDT
6:34 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA4063
AA American
E70
5:06 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Louisville
4 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 472 mi 1h 56m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

DCA–SDF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 472 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 CR7, CR9, E70, E75 1h56-2h02 78% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75L 2h02 78% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 1 78%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 78% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (49 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: WN (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, DCA to SDF direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,158
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
DCA → SDF
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
89%
Return
SDF → DCA
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric DCA→SDF IAD→SDF BWI→SDF
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 3
Weekly flights 49 21 33
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 41m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA 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 Washington.
DCA: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 2m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 760 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights49 out / 42 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 56m to 2h 2m. The route covers 472 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from DCA to SDF. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CLE, CVG, IND, TYS, CAE, LAN, BWI, SYR, YYZ, SAV, ALB, MEM, OKC, CHS, JAX, ICT, MSN, PBI, ECP, AUS, TUL, MSY, VPS, EYW, SAT, FLL, DTW, ATL, CLT, EWR, ORD, MIA, BNA, MSP, DFW, PHL, RSW, MDW, IAH, RDU, LGA, MCO, BOS, DAL, TPA, PHX, DEN, HOU, SRQ, LAS and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and MDT. 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 DCA to SDF

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to SDF ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (760 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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