Louisville to Lake Charles (SDF–CWF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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694 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 5 hubs
IAH Houston ~4h 43m CMEKM6 → Houston (IAH) to Lake Charles flights
ATL Atlanta ~4h 51m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Lake Charles flights
IAD Dulles ~6h 10m ACCMUA → Dulles (IAD) to Lake Charles flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 25m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Lake Charles flights
EWR Newark ~6h 39m ACUA → Newark (EWR) to Lake Charles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Lake Charles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
694 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind

SDF–CWF 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 CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IAH ~4h 43m ATL ~4h 51m IAD ~6h 10m ORD ~6h 25m EWR ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → CWF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
CWF → SDF
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
694 mi / 1,116 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance694 mi / 1,116 km
Flight time2h
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: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to CWF flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Chennault International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 694 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Louisville.
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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 CWF

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to CWF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to CWF is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 694 miles (1,116 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.