Philadelphia to Louisville (PHL–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
575 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 32m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5819
AA American
ER4
9:01 AM
EDT TF
11:18 AM
EDT
2h 17m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5915
AA American
E145
9:32 AM
EDT TF
11:49 AM
EDT
2h 17m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5394
AA American
CR9
9:39 AM
EDT TF
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 11m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4720
AA American
E75
3:34 PM
EDT TB
5:45 PM
EDT
2h 11m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4466
AA American
E70
8:40 PM
EDT TC
11:08 PM
EDT
2h 28m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7234cs
EI Aer Lingus
E75
7:31 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4750+1
AA American
E75
7:43 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5819
AA American
ER4
11:43 AM
EDT
1:50 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7503+1
EI Aer Lingus
ER4
12:12 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5915
AA American
E145
12:17 PM
EDT
2:24 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5394
AA American
CR9
12:20 PM
EDT
2:18 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4720
AA American
E75
7:11 PM
EDT
8:54 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 4h ACAVCM ACCMUA Dulles (IAD) to Louisville flights
MDW Chicago 4h EJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights
BNA Nashville 4h 1m AAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 4m AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 20m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AABAEI AA Charlotte (CLT) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 51m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
BOS Boston 5h 1m AAASB6 AADL Boston (BOS) to Louisville flights
EWR Newark 5h 8m UA ACEJAUA Newark (EWR) to Louisville flights
TPA Tampa 5h 36m AAASF9 WN Tampa (TPA) to Louisville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Louisville
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 575 mi 2h 17m nonstop

PHL–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Hera Flight lead the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI 34 CR9, E145, E70, E75, ER4 2h11-2h28 72% Oneworld AS, EI
SGX SGX 0 72%
UD Hera Flight 0 72%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SGX + UD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to SDF direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,405
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
PHL → SDF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
67%
Return
SDF → PHL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric PHL→SDF TTN→SDF ABE→SDF
Distance from PHL 36 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 34
Flight time 2h 17m 1h 17m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
575 mi / 925 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance575 mi / 925 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 48 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 575 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from PHL to SDF: American Airlines, Hera Flight, and others.
This route has frequent daily 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 Washington Dulles, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SDF to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, ABE and EWR. 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 PHL to SDF

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Hera Flight. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SDF is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Newark (EWR).