Raleigh/Durham to Louisville (RDU–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5550
DL Delta
CR9
8:00 AM
EDT T2
9:46 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX330
MX Mexicana
223
11:49 AM
EDT T1
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5550
DL Delta
CR9
10:28 AM
EDT TM
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX331
MX Mexicana
223
2:26 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3292
AA American
738
2:40 PM
EDT
4:14 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Raleigh/Durham to Louisville
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 37m nonstop 102 1-stop hubs

RDU–SDF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Mexicana and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 2 CR9 1h46 87% SkyTeam
MX Mexicana 2 223 1h37 87%
AA American Airlines 1 87% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (2 flights/wk, 40%)
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 40%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to SDF direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
2
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
102
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,185
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 Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric RDU→SDF ROA→SDF
Distance from RDU 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 1h 37m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU 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 Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m to 1h 46m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 667 km
Flight time1h 37m to 1h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connections102 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 37m to 1h 46m. The route covers 415 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Mexicana.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from RDU to SDF. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, TYS, AVL, ECP, HHH, AGS, CHS, PDK, MNZ, CMH, RIC, TTN, MGY, SAV, CLE, CRG, MKE, CVG, PWK, IND, MEM, MMU, TEB, YYZ, ABE, SSI, BHM, ISM, ORL, SYR, LAL, JAN, DAB, SUA, JAX, SFB, FOE, ALB, HPN, LSE, OKC, BED, MLI, MSY, APF, FTW, MHT, TMB, PGD, OPF, BCT, EYW, MSN, MHH, RSW, APA, PSM, SAT, SJU, CLD, SLC, VNY, PDX, BFI, SNA, SJC, OAK, SAN, YVR, SFO, DTW, ATL, IAD, MDW, EWR, LAS, DCA, IAH, BNA, CLT, BWI, SRQ, MIA, ORD, MCI, TPA, PIT, LGA, DFW, DEN, PHL, BOS, MCO, MSP, JFK, AUS, LAX, FLL, PBI, HOU, PHX and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROA. 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 RDU to SDF

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Mexicana. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SDF ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA).