Washington to Louisville (DCA–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 472 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 49 | 319, 320, CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h50-2h07 | Oneworld | AS | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Louisville from Washington
| Metric | DCA→SDF | IAD→SDF | BWI→SDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 58 | 19 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 41m | 1h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 56 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 50 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (760 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Harrisburg (MDT).