Detroit to Louisville (DTW–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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306 mi airlines 56/wk
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DL3821
DL Delta
CR9
8:30 AM
EDT TM
10:04 AM
EDT
1h 34m
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DL3931
DL Delta
CR9
12:19 PM
EDT TM
1:37 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL4120
DL Delta
CR9
1:06 PM
EDT TM
2:30 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL3957
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
EDT TM
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AM3491
AM Aeromexi
E75
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DL5832
DL Delta
E75
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AF2268
AF Air France
E75
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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AF2604
AF Air France
E75
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AM3083
AM Aeromexi
E75
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AM3442
AM Aeromexi
E75
7:55 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DL5824
DL Delta
E75
7:45 AM
EDT TM
9:11 AM
EDT
1h 26m
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DL3821
DL Delta
CR9
10:46 AM
EDT
12:14 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AF2613
AF Air France
CR9
2:17 PM
EDT
3:33 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL3931
DL Delta
CR9
2:17 PM
EDT TM
3:33 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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DL3848
DL Delta
CR9
3:10 PM
EDT
4:33 PM
EDT
1h 23m
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AF2919
AF Air France
CR9
5:55 PM
EDT
7:14 PM
EDT
1h 19m
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AF2104
AF Air France
CR9
6:08 PM
EDT
7:32 PM
EDT
1h 24m
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DL4122
DL Delta
CR9
6:08 PM
EDT
7:32 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL3957
DL Delta
CR9
7:14 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Louisville
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 306 mi 1h 15m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

DTW–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 33 CR9, E75 1h18-1h34 73% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 15 E75 1h20 73% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 E75 1h20 73% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (55 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to SDF direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,225
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
DTW → SDF
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
74%
Return
SDF → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric DTW→SDF LAN→SDF CLE→SDF
Distance from DTW 74 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 56
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 50m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW 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 Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
306 mi / 493 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 34m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance306 mi / 493 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 60 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 34m. The route covers 306 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from DTW to SDF. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, LAN, CLE, CMH, CVG, RFD, TYS, MDT, PIT, YYZ, SYR, RIC, MEM, SAV, MSN, OKC, ALB, JAX, CHS, AUS, TUL, MSY, PBI, SAT, MTY, ORD, CLT, ATL, ANC, BWI, EWR, MSP, BNA, PHL, BOS, MIA, MCO, IAD, DFW, DCA, MDW, LGA, PHX, RSW, TPA, IAH, DEN, SRQ, FLL, SLC, LAS, RDU and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAN and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 DTW to SDF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SDF ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (493 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).