Louisville to Cleveland (SDF–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Louisville to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 304 mi 0h 57m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and CLE, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SYR ~3h 58m ROA ~4h 0m MEM ~4h 8m YYZ ~4h 8m LRD ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,109
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 → CLE
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
50%
Return
CLE → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric SDF→CLE LEX→CLE IND→CLE
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 38m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Cleveland flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Cleveland flights · Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m.
Facts

SDF–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 490 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 0h 57m. The route covers 304 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SDF to CLE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYR, ROA, MEM, YYZ, LRD, ALB, DAL, MSY, ORL, RDU, APF, PBI, HOU, EGE, IAD, LAX, SNA, MSP, ATL, EWR, MIA, DCA, PHL, ORD, BNA, CLT, MCO, BWI, DFW, DUB, IAH, LGA, RSW, MDW, DTW, BOS, PHX, DEN, TPA, FLL, HND, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, 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 CLE

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to CLE ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 304 miles (490 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).