Richmond to Louisville (RIC–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Richmond to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 461 mi 1h 15m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RIC and SDF, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
CVG ~3h 26m PDK ~3h 44m MEM ~3h 55m YYZ ~4h 9m TEB ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
830
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIC → SDF
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
72%
Return
SDF → RIC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric RIC→SDF DCA→SDF IAD→SDF
Distance from RIC – 94 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 2
Weekly flights 1 49 21
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 56m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 55% – –
Washington (DCA) to Louisville flights · Dulles (IAD) to Louisville flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Louisville is 0 hours the same as Richmond.
RIC: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
461 mi / 742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Facts

RIC–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance461 mi / 742 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 461 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIC to SDF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, PDK, MEM, YYZ, TEB, PIT, PIE, PBI, APF, MSY, DAL, IAD, TPA, BOS, MDW, ATL, BWI, PHL, EWR, ANC, PHX, DTW, CLT, ORD, MIA, MSP, IAH, FLL, LGA, DFW, MCO, BNA, RSW, DEN, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and BWI. 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 RIC to SDF

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to SDF ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 461 miles (742 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 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 Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).