Minneapolis to Louisville (MSP–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL3600
DL Delta
E75L
8:50 AM
CDT T1
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3923
DL Delta
E7W
8:50 AM
CDT T1
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3978
DL Delta
E7W
12:45 PM
CDT T1
3:44 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2778
AF Air France
E7W
8:00 PM
CDT T1
11:09 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2309
AF Air France
E7W
8:00 PM
CDT T1
11:09 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4040
DL Delta
E75L
8:00 PM
CDT T1
11:09 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2548
AF Air France
E7W
8:00 PM
CDT T1
11:09 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3938
DL Delta
E7W
6:15 AM
EDT
7:37 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2281
AF Air France
E7W
12:35 PM
EDT
1:47 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3923
DL Delta
E7W
12:35 PM
EDT
1:47 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3600
DL Delta
E75L
1:39 PM
EDT TM
2:41 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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DL3978
DL Delta
E7W
4:25 PM
EDT TM
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Louisville
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 604 mi 1h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

MSP–SDF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 604 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 28 E75L, E7W 1h59-2h09 54% SkyTeam
AF Air France 14 E7W 2h09 54% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SDF direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,380
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
MSP → SDF
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
50%
Return
SDF → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → SDF delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
604 mi / 971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 9m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance604 mi / 971 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 36 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 9m. The route covers 604 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SDF. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, LAN, ICT, CVG, CMH, OKC, GPT, TYS, CLE, PDK, MEM, MSN, TVF, YWG, YYZ, PIT, SYR, RIC, TEB, ALB, SAV, AUS, JAX, CHS, APF, SAT, MSY, EGE, PBI, VPS, IFP, BOI, HOU, YVR, SJC, IAD, ANC, FLL, DTW, ATL, ORD, BNA, DFW, IAH, PHL, MIA, CLT, RDU, EWR, MDW, SLC, LGA, DCA, BWI, MCO, LAS, PHX, BOS, DEN, TPA, PIE, DAL, SRQ, RSW, PGD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SDF to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to SDF

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SDF ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 604 miles (971 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.