Detroit to Louisville (DTW–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 36 | 319, CR7, CR9, E75S | 1h20-1h30 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Louisville from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SDF | LAN→SDF | CLE→SDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 74 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 0h 50m | 0h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to SDF
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 83 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 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (493 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 116 return, totaling 199 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MGY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).