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

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323 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 8m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
MDW Chicago 3h 45m COLWN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 9m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
BNA Nashville 4h 15m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 18m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
MCO Orlando 4h 30m WN → MXWN Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham flights
DAL Dallas 4h 35m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 40m AAACAS → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
TPA Tampa 4h 40m WN → WN Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham flights
DCA Washington 4h 43m AA → AADL Washington (DCA) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Louisville to Birmingham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
323 mi 1h 18m nonstop -1h behind

SDF–BHM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ATL ~3h 8m MDW ~3h 45m CLT ~4h 9m BNA ~4h 15m DTW ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
646
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
SDF → BHM
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
80%
Return
BHM → SDF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric SDF→BHM LEX→BHM CVG→BHM
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 51m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 94% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Birmingham flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Birmingham flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

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 1h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance323 mi / 520 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 323 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BHM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 LEX, CVG and IND. 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 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 is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 323 miles (520 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Indianapolis (IND).