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

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✈ Nonstop
UA1165
UA United
7M9
7:20 AM
CDT TC
10:37 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA2260
UA United
319
8:35 AM
CDT TC
11:53 AM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA3300
UA United
11:19 AM
CDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA3990+2
UA United
E7W
12:20 PM
CDT TB
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CM1681cs
CM Copa
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT TB
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA4050+2
UA United
E75L
4:35 PM
CDT TA
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CM1680cs
CM Copa
E7W
6:17 PM
CDT TB
9:44 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA4052+3
UA United
E7W
6:35 PM
CDT TA
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA6266+3
UA United
E75L
5:50 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CM1686cs
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:38 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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NH7097cs
NH All Nippon
E75L
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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NZ6628cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA3286
UA United
9:15 AM
EDT
10:39 AM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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NZ6658cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
9:15 AM
EDT
10:53 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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CM1687cs
CM Copa
E7W
9:15 AM
EDT
10:53 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA6326+2
UA United
E75L
10:20 AM
EDT
12:23 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA1344
UA United
7M9
12:05 PM
EDT
1:39 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA3082
AA American
319
1:00 PM
EDT
2:24 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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EK6354cs
EK Emirates
E7W
3:30 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA6310+2
UA United
E75L
3:30 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA1654
UA United
739
3:35 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA1589
UA United
739
6:23 PM
EDT
7:58 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Louisville
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 788 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 105 1-stop hubs

IAH–SDF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 788 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 25 319, 7M9, E75L, E7W 2h11-2h25 31% Star Alliance CM
AA American Airlines 1 31% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (25 flights/wk, 96%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to SDF direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,126
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 Houston

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric IAH→SDF HOU→SDF AUS→SDF
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 6
Weekly flights 42 10 4
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 55m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 31%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
IAH: CDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
788 mi / 1,268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 2h 27m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance788 mi / 1,268 km
Flight time1h 39m to 2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 73 return
1-stop connections105 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 2h 27m. The route covers 788 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SDF. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, ICT, SUS, MEM, AVL, DAL, OKC, MSY, TYS, CHA, RFD, MGM, CVG, ROW, PWK, HHH, SAT, GPT, IND, ECP, PDK, GSP, CMH, ISM, FCM, MKE, CLE, BHM, JAN, MFE, MDW, TUL, CHS, SAV, APF, LRD, SFB, LAL, TMB, YYZ, MTY, JAX, MNZ, PIE, APA, YIP, RIC, BCT, YMX, TEB, HPN, TEX, EYW, ALB, SCF, PVU, EGE, BZE, BED, SLC, ONT, BFI, SNA, SAN, OAK, SJU, SJC, SFO, YVR, LNK, AUA, DTW, ATL, DEN, IAD, FLL, ORD, DFW, BNA, RSW, BWI, DCA, SRQ, MCO, LAX, MSP, PBI, CLT, AUS, TPA, MIA, MCI, JFK, PIT, PHX, CQF, PHL, EWR, LAS, LGA, RDU, BOS, PDX, ANC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from SDF to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAH to SDF

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SDF ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 788 miles (1,268 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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