Milwaukee to Louisville (MKE–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
349 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights
BNA Nashville 3h 10m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
DTW Detroit 3h 26m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 3h 31m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 25m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 27m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
DCA Washington 4h 38m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Louisville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 42m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Louisville flights
DAL Dallas 5h 23m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
349 mi 0h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and SDF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MKE Routes SDF Routes MKE Live Flights SDF Live Flights MKE Delays SDF Delays
All flights from Louisville (SDF) Louisville to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MDW ~3h 5m BNA ~3h 10m DTW ~3h 26m ORD ~3h 31m ATL ~4h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
842
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
MKE → SDF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
92%
Return
SDF → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric MKE→SDF ORD→SDF MSN→SDF
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 18 3
Weekly flights – 252 5
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 27m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights · Madison (MSN) to Louisville flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
349 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance349 mi / 562 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 349 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from SDF to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and RFD. 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 MKE to SDF

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to SDF is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 349 miles (562 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).