Louisville to Birmingham (SDF–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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323 mi airlines 1/wk
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Louisville to Birmingham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 323 mi 0h 53m nonstop -1h behind 59 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and BHM, connecting options are available through 59 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
903
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 Birmingham from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric SDF→BHM IND→BHM BNA→BHM
Distance from SDF 111 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 7
Weekly flights 1 1 16
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 39m 1h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Louisville.
SDF: EDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
323 mi / 520 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m.

SDF–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance323 mi / 520 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 0h 53m. The route covers 323 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SDF to BHM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, TUL, MEM, CHS, ECP, SSI, ABE, GUF, NEW, MLB, TEB, YIP, CRW, MBT, BDL, HPN, RDU, FLL, RSW, MSY, SUA, SGR, IAD, APF, ICT, PBI, AUS, BCT, SAT, BOS, ABQ, MDW, QRO, HOU, ELP, SLC, STS, ATL, LAX, DTW, LAS, DCA, PHL, MIA, BNA, IAH, ORD, CLT, MCO, DFW, DAL, JFK, DEN, BWI, LGA, TPA, PHX, PDK and AGS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from BHM to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND, BNA and LAF. 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 SDF to BHM

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to BHM ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 323 miles (520 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Nashville (BNA) and West Lafayette (LAF).