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

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575 mi airlines 54/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 16m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS6748
AS Alaska
ER4
8:35 AM
EDT TF
10:58 AM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5915
AA American
ER4
9:32 AM
EDT TF
11:49 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5394
AA American
CR9
9:39 AM
EDT TF
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA5383
AA American
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TF
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA948
AA American
319
10:30 AM
EDT TB
12:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA1578
AA American
319
10:30 AM
EDT
12:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA1535
AA American
319
11:30 AM
EDT
1:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA6008
AA American
ER4
3:25 PM
EDT TF
5:42 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA1324
AA American
738
3:29 PM
EDT
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA4720
AA American
E75
3:34 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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EI7397+1
EI Aer Lingus
E75S
6:54 PM
EDT TB
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA4466
AA American
E75
8:11 PM
EDT TB
10:31 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EI7234cs
EI Aer Lingus
E75
7:31 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA4750+1
AA American
E75
7:31 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA5915
AA American
ER4
12:17 PM
EDT
2:24 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5394
AA American
CR9
12:20 PM
EDT
2:18 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA5385
AA American
CR9
1:18 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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EI7503cs
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
1:18 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5383
AA American
CR9
1:18 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA952+1
AA American
319
1:19 PM
EDT
3:12 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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SGX998
SGX SGX
4:09 PM
EDT
5:22 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA6008
AA American
ER4
6:25 PM
EDT
8:32 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA4720
AA American
E75
6:25 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3096
AA American
738
6:30 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Louisville
1 carrier, 54 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 575 mi 1h 37m nonstop 116 1-stop hubs

PHL–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 116 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 37 319, 738, CR9, E75, ER4 2h07-2h20 82% Oneworld AS, EI
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – EI
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (37 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, PHL to SDF direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
116
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,822
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.

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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 54 1
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 17m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 82%
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 1h 37m to 2h 23m.
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 time1h 37m to 2h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights54 out / 56 return
1-stop connections116 hubs
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 approximately 1h 37m to 2h 23m. The route covers 575 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from PHL to SDF. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKL, MNZ, TEB, YHM, CHA, TTN, YIP, MDT, PTK, ROA, CMH, AGS, CLE, PWK, HPN, RIC, CVG, YYZ, TYS, SUS, SYR, PDK, LGA, AVL, BED, CAE, IND, EWR, GSP, CSG, ABE, CHS, MKE, SSI, ALB, HHH, CRG, MEM, MHT, SAV, ICT, ORL, JFK, SFB, LAL, ISM, MSN, SUA, ECP, PSM, BHM, JAX, OMA, TUL, FMY, GPT, GRB, BCT, APF, TMB, PIE, OPF, ADS, MSY, PGD, OKC, HOU, APA, VPS, EYW, SAT, EGE, SCF, IAD, SJU, AXA, VNY, SLC, SNA, ONT, LGB, SJC, OAK, SAN, AUA, DTW, SFO, RSW, ATL, MBT, CLT, ORD, PIT, BNA, FLL, DCA, BOS, PDX, IAH, MIA, MSP, RDU, MCO, DEN, MDW, TPA, DFW, MCI, CQF, LAS, DAL, PBI, PHX, SRQ, LAX and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 PHL to SDF

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SDF ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Newark (EWR).