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

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575 mi airlines 56/wk
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AA5842
AA American
ER4
8:35 AM
EDT TF
10:58 AM
EDT
2h 23m
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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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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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AA5352
AA American
CR9
12:49 PM
EDT TF
3:03 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA4728
AA American
E75
6:54 PM
EDT TB
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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EI7397
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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AS4375
AS Alaska
E75
6:55 PM
EDT TB
9:13 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA4466
AA American
E75
8:41 PM
EDT
11:01 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA4727
AA American
E75S
6:20 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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EI7621
EI Aer Lingus
E75
6:20 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA4750
AA American
E75
7:31 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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EI7364
EI Aer Lingus
ER4
11:23 AM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5842
AA American
ER4
11:23 AM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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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AS4195
AS Alaska
CR9
3:35 PM
EDT
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5369
AA American
CR9
3:49 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Louisville
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 575 mi 2h 14m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

PHL–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 65 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 35 CR9, E75, ER4 2h14-2h23 76% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 E75, ER4 2h18-2h23 76% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 E75S 2h18 76%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
E75S Embraer E175 STD – EI
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (49 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 13%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,246
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
74%
Return
SDF → PHL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
91%
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 EWR→SDF MDT→SDF
Distance from PHL 80 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 56 63
Flight time 2h 14m 2h 13m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 76%
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 14m 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 time2h 14m to 2h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
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 2h 14m to 2h 23m. The route covers 575 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from PHL to SDF. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MNZ, MDT, TEB, ROA, CMH, CLE, RIC, IND, CVG, PDK, SYR, TYS, PIT, CAE, YYZ, SAV, ALB, MEM, ICT, JAX, CHS, ISM, ADS, TUL, PIE, APF, MSN, BCT, PBI, AUS, HOU, MSY, EYW, SAT, EGE, LGA, ONT, SJC, OAK, IAD, EWR, ATL, CLT, DTW, ORD, MSP, MIA, FLL, BNA, DFW, DCA, MCO, RDU, BOS, TPA, MDW, DAL, RSW, IAH, PHX, SRQ, DEN, LAS, SLC and BWI. 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 EWR, MDT and BWI. 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, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SDF ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MNZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Harrisburg (MDT) and Baltimore (BWI).