Orlando to Louisville (MCO–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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720 mi airlines 34/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 9h ago
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WN533
WN Southwest
B38M
7:05 AM
EDT TB
9:25 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3300
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 AM
EDT TA
10:15 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1654
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
EDT TA
10:35 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2035
WN Southwest
B38M
8:55 AM
EDT TA
11:10 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN136
WN Southwest
7M8
9:05 AM
EDT TA
11:20 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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NK1463
NK Spirit
32S
9:53 AM
EDT
12:04 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL5862
DL Delta
E75S
12:05 PM
EDT TB
2:27 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN3093
WN Southwest
B38M
3:10 PM
EDT TB
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1843
WN Southwest
7M8
3:45 PM
EDT TA
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2714
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 PM
EDT TA
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3893
WN Southwest
73H
9:38 PM
EDT TA
11:46 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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WN2290
WN Southwest
73H
5:00 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL5820
DL Delta
E75S
7:00 AM
EDT TM
9:16 AM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WN4188
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN755
WN Southwest
737
7:50 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NK1464
NK Spirit
320
12:09 PM
EDT
2:16 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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WN1970
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2755
WN Southwest
738
6:14 PM
EDT
8:18 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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WN1536
WN Southwest
737
6:25 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Orlando to Louisville
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 720 mi 2h 8m nonstop 70 1-stop hubs

MCO–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 720 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 30 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h08-2h20 66%
NK Spirit Airlines 3 32S 2h11 66%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 E75S 2h22 66% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32S Airbus A321 – NK
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75S Embraer E175 STD – DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (33 flights/wk, 97%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to SDF direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,584
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
MCO → SDF
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
78%
Return
SDF → MCO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric MCO→SDF SFB→SDF TPA→SDF
Distance from MCO 24 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 34 7 19
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 13m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
720 mi / 1,158 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 2h 22m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance720 mi / 1,158 km
Flight time2h 8m to 2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 34 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 2h 22m. The route covers 720 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from MCO to SDF. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, JAX, CAE, PDK, TYS, PIE, TPA, GPT, APF, CVG, IND, PBI, CMH, MEM, PTK, CHS, ADS, RIC, BCT, RFD, CLE, OKC, EYW, MDT, TEB, LAN, PIT, AUS, YYZ, SYR, YHM, ICT, MSY, ALB, TUL, MSN, SAT, MTY, YWG, EGE, RSW, SJC, OAK, SRQ, YVR, IAD, MIA, ATL, CLT, IAH, RDU, DTW, DFW, EWR, BNA, BWI, MSP, PHL, DCA, ORD, MDW, FLL, HOU, PHX, LAS, LGA, DAL, DEN, BOS and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, TPA and PIE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCO to SDF

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCO to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to SDF ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 720 miles (1,158 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).