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

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MX330
MX Breeze
223
11:49 AM
EDT T1
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX331
MX Breeze
223
2:26 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Louisville
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 37m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

RDU–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 52 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
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 1h37 33%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 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, RDU to SDF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,738
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
RDU → SDF
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
40%
Return
SDF → RDU
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SDF delays →

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 1 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 1h 37m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 33%
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.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
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. The route covers 415 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RDU to SDF. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, CMH, RIC, PDK, IND, CHS, CLE, JAX, MEM, TEB, SYR, YYZ, SFB, ALB, OKC, APF, PBI, BCT, AUS, MSY, EYW, DAL, SAT, SJC, YVR, ATL, SLC, IAD, CLT, DCA, MIA, EWR, PHL, LAS, IAH, DTW, BNA, ORD, BWI, DFW, SRQ, MCO, BOS, MSP, MDW, TPA, DEN, FLL, LGA, PHX, RSW and HOU. 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.
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 RDU to SDF

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 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. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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