Louisville to Austin (SDF–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SDF–AUS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 875 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 2 | E7W | 2h53 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | 319 | 2h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Louisville
| Metric | SDF→AUS | LEX→AUS | OWB→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDF | – | 62 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 13m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SDF: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
SDF–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SDF to AUS
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SDF to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SDF to AUS ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 875 miles (1,408 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via XNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Owensboro (OWB) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).