Louisville to Charlotte (SDF–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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335 mi airlines 72/wk
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AA1313
AA American
319
5:00 AM
EDT
6:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
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AA1025
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA3666
AA American
E75
6:31 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA2716
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA1086
AA American
738
8:03 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA5214
AA American
CR9
10:04 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA2356
AA American
319
10:31 AM
EDT
12:06 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA2872
AA American
319
10:35 AM
EDT
12:07 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA5475
AA American
CR9
3:33 PM
EDT
5:17 PM
EDT
1h 44m
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AA5438
AA American
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT
6:42 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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AA4216
AA American
E75
6:41 PM
EDT
8:21 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA3109
AA American
738
7:52 PM
EDT
9:29 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA3115
AA American
738
7:57 PM
EDT
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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GXA4649
GXA GXA
320
1:43 AM
EDT
2:42 AM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5214
AA American
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA2356
AA American
319
8:20 AM
EDT
9:51 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA2872
AA American
319
8:25 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5217
AA American
CR9
2:09 PM
EDT
3:38 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5297
AA American
CR9
2:44 PM
EDT
4:23 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA4216
AA American
E75
4:19 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA3109
AA American
738
5:30 PM
EDT
7:02 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA3115
AA American
738
5:36 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3119
AA American
319
9:09 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3922
AA American
E75
9:55 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA2413
AA American
738
10:55 PM
EDT
12:27 AM+1
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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Louisville to Charlotte
2 carriers, 72 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 72 Flights/wk 335 mi 1h 26m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

SDF–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and GXA lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 72 319, 738, CR9, E75 1h26-1h44 73% Oneworld
GXA GXA 1 73%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (72 flights/wk, 99%)
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 1%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SDF to CLT direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
72
Outbound / wk
65
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,751
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDF → CLT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
89%
Return
CLT → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric SDF→CLT LEX→CLT OWB→CLT
Distance from SDF 62 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 72 64 5
Flight time 1h 26m 0h 40m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 44m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

SDF–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights72 out / 65 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 44m. The route covers 335 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and GXA.
There are approximately 72 nonstop flights per week from SDF to CLT. The return direction has about 65 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, BKW, CRW, MSY, ORL, FRG, MEM, TVC, ROA, PIE, MKE, TUL, FXE, APF, YYZ, SHV, ISP, SYR, PBI, OMA, BDL, ALB, MLI, SAT, EGE, ASE, ELP, SJU, ONT, IAD, BFI, SAN, LAX, SNA, ATL, PDX, IAH, MIA, ORD, BNA, MDW, MCO, BWI, PHL, DFW, DUB, MSP, DCA, DTW, DAL, RSW, FLL, LGA, EWR, RDU, VPS, TPA, PHX, BOS, DEN, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLT to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, OWB and CVG. 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 CLT

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and GXA. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SDF to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to CLT ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Owensboro (OWB) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).