Memphis to Louisville (MEM–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6:34 AM
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8:43 AM
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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
BNA Nashville 2h 38m LXJWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 30m VJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 30m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 6m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 23m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 32m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Louisville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 50m A8AAAS → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 58m AFDLFX → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
SFB Orlando 5h 11m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Louisville flights
HOU Houston 5h 20m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Louisville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 319 mi 1h 9m nonstop +1h ahead

MEM–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 319 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 1h09 63% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEM to SDF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BNA ~2h 38m CVG ~3h 14m MDW ~3h 30m ATL ~3h 30m AVL ~3h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
970
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEM → SDF
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
72%
Return
SDF → MEM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric MEM→SDF CGI→SDF
Distance from MEM – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 9m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 63% –
Cape Girardeau (CGI) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
319 mi / 514 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance319 mi / 514 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 1h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 319 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEM to SDF: American Airlines.
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 Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from SDF to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGI. 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 MEM to SDF

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEM to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to SDF is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 319 miles (514 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI).