Philadelphia to Louisville (PHL–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–SDF is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: EI | 35 | CR9, E75, E75L, ER4 | 2h05-2h28 | Oneworld | EI | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 14 | E75 | 2h14-2h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 2 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| XP Avelo Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UD Hera Flight | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Louisville from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→SDF | TTN→SDF | ACY→SDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 1h 17m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · SDF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to SDF
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Avelo Airlines and Hera Flight. With 58 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 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Washington Dulles and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Atlantic City (ACY) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).