Denver to Louisville (DEN–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA425
UA United
739
6:45 AM
MDT
11:30 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1479
UA United
319
9:44 AM
MDT
2:31 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2413
WN Southwest
B38M
11:35 AM
MDT
4:05 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1238
UA United
319
12:00 PM
MDT
4:32 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA514
UA United
319
5:50 PM
MDT
10:31 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1531
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 PM
MDT
12:30 AM+1
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1506
UA United
319
8:00 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA1180
UA United
319
9:00 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
MDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA501
UA United
319
9:00 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1030
UA United
739
1:05 PM
EDT
2:12 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WN2137
WN Southwest
737
1:10 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA1510+1
UA United
319
3:37 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
MDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3328
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 PM
EDT
7:53 PM
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3422
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN5087
WN Southwest
73H
7:10 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Louisville
3 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,022 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 110 1-stop hubs

DEN–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,022 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 16 319, 739 2h32-2h47 81% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7S7, B38M 2h30 81%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 81%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (16 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: OO + WN (8 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to SDF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
110
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,364
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 Denver

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric DEN→SDF EGE→SDF
Distance from DEN 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 24
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Louisville is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,022 mi / 1,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 47m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance1,022 mi / 1,644 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 47m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights24 out / 35 return
1-stop connections110 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 47m. The route covers 1,022 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from DEN to SDF. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, ROW, APA, OMA, PWK, OKC, RIL, LNK, MEM, CVG, SUS, IND, MKE, PDK, TYS, EGE, CMH, CAE, TEX, YIP, FTW, AVL, CLE, ATW, MSN, TUL, GSP, CHA, MLI, YYZ, MCN, SAT, MSY, SCF, ECP, TVF, BHM, YWG, CHS, RIC, CRG, SAV, SLC, BOI, SYR, ABE, BTM, HPN, TEB, MMU, APF, MTY, VNY, SUN, JAX, SRQ, TMB, BED, MHH, ALB, ONT, LVK, SNA, SUA, BCT, CLD, SJC, PBI, LGB, OAK, SAN, BFI, BZE, YVR, SFO, RSW, SJU, DTW, ATL, BNA, ORD, IAD, MDW, IAH, MSP, RDU, HOU, MCI, DFW, PIT, DAL, AUS, BWI, MIA, EWR, PHX, CLT, DCA, BOS, LAS, PHL, FLL, TPA, JFK, MCO, LGA, LAX, PDX, ANC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from SDF to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE. 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 DEN to SDF

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to SDF ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,022 miles (1,644 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE).