New Orleans to Louisville (MSY–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
621 mi 2h 31m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and SDF, connecting options are available through 50 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
AUS ~4h 3m SAV ~4h 8m MEM ~4h 15m CVG ~4h 23m ECP ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,416
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
MSY → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
SDF → MSY
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric MSY→SDF GPT→SDF
Distance from MSY – 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 31m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 100% –
Gulfport (GPT) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY 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 New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
621 mi / 1,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m.
Facts

MSY–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance621 mi / 1,000 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 2h 31m. The route covers 621 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAV, MEM, CVG, ECP, JAX, CLE, CHS, ADS, RIC, SAT, TUL, ICT, PGD, YYZ, BCT, PBI, SRQ, PIE, TEB, MSN, IAD, SJC, ATL, HOU, FLL, DFW, CLT, IAH, BNA, BWI, ORD, MIA, EWR, DCA, MCO, DAL, TPA, DEN, PHL, LAS, MDW, MSP, PHX, DTW, RDU, LGA, BOS, SLC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GPT. 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 MSY to SDF

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to SDF ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (1,000 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT).