Louisville to Chattanooga (SDF–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SDF Airport Page →
219 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 12m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 3h 59m AFDLKE → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 4h AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 19m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 19m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 5h 38m CMEKM6 → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 6h 1m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 6h 24m DLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 7h 4m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 7h 17m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
219 mi 0h 37m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and CHA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Chattanooga (CHA) Chattanooga to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~3h 12m DTW ~3h 59m CLT ~4h 0m IND ~4h 13m ORD ~4h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
417
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 → CHA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CHA → SDF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric SDF→CHA IND→CHA BNA→CHA
Distance from SDF – 111 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 2 –
Flight time 0h 37m 0h 50m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Indianapolis (IND) to Chattanooga flights · Nashville (BNA) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
219 mi / 352 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance219 mi / 352 km
Flight time0h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take about 0h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 219 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from CHA to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND and BNA. 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 CHA

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to CHA is about 0 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 219 miles (352 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).