Cincinnati to Louisville (LUK–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LUK Airport Page →
96 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
BWI Baltimore ~4h 39m → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 52m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 58m → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cincinnati to Louisville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
96 mi 0h 20m nonstop

LUK–SDF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Louisville (SDF) Louisville to Cincinnati flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
BWI ~4h 39m MSP ~4h 52m ORD ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LUK → SDF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
SDF → LUK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric LUK→SDF CVG→SDF CMH→SDF
Distance from LUK – 14 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 0h 20m 0h 35m 0h 37m
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Louisville flights · Columbus (CMH) to Louisville flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of LUK with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Louisville is 0 hours the same as Cincinnati.
LUK: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
96 mi / 154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

LUK–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance96 mi / 154 km
Flight time0h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 0h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 96 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from SDF to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, CMH and IND. 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 LUK to SDF

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LUK to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to SDF is about 0 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 96 miles (154 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (CMH) and Indianapolis (IND).