Houston to Louisville (HOU–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1536
WN Southwest
73H
2:40 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3612
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2865
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN300
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3305
WN Southwest
7M8
5:23 PM
CDT T4
8:34 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN833
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
EDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN533
WN Southwest
7S7
11:25 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN136
WN Southwest
7M8
12:05 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2137
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
EDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN941
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Louisville
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 803 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

HOU–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 803 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h05-2h11 50%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 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, HOU to SDF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SDF.
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One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,290
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
HOU → SDF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
Return
SDF → HOU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric HOU→SDF IAH→SDF AUS→SDF
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 13 43 1
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 52m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
803 mi / 1,292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 11m.

HOU–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance803 mi / 1,292 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 11m. The route covers 803 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from HOU to SDF. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, AUS, MEM, ADS, PDK, IND, ICT, IAH, CMH, SAV, SAT, CLE, LRD, JAX, TUL, MSY, ECP, PBI, APF, SRQ, CHS, PIT, RSW, BCT, IAD, TEB, YYZ, SYR, ALB, MSP, EWR, PHL, EGE, ONT, SJC, OAK, YVR, MIA, SLC, ATL, BNA, DFW, MDW, PHX, BWI, MCO, DCA, DAL, DEN, TPA, LAS, LGA, FLL, VPS, RDU and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from SDF to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. 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 HOU to SDF

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SDF ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 803 miles (1,292 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).