Los Angeles to Louisville (LAX–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX1067
MX Mexicana
BCS3
11:56 AM
PDT T1
7:26 PM
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX1092
MX Mexicana
BCS3
9:21 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
PDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 47m AAACAF WN Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville flights
DEN Denver 5h 50m AAACAF ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Louisville flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 52m AAACAF WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Louisville flights
MDW Chicago 6h 10m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 16m 5YAAAM AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 16m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
BNA Nashville 6h 19m AAAFAM WN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 28m ACAMAV WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 33m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 6h 34m AAACAY 5XAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Louisville
5 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,839 mi 4h 30m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–SDF is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,839 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 4h30 74%
AA American Airlines 0 74% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 74% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 74% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 0 74%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SDF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,392
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
LAX → SDF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
79%
Return
SDF → LAX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric LAX→SDF LGB→SDF SNA→SDF
Distance from LAX 17 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 2
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 4h 30m 3h 50m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,839 mi / 2,959 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance1,839 mi / 2,959 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,839 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from LAX to SDF: Mexicana, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from SDF to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, SNA and ONT. 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 LAX to SDF

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to SDF is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,839 miles (2,959 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).