Louisville to Fort Lauderdale (SDF–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
NK3111
NK Spirit
32B
10:33 AM
EDT
1:02 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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G4517
G4 Allegiant
7M8
12:24 PM
EDT
2:52 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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NK2066
NK Spirit
320
6:43 PM
EDT
9:17 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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G4487
G4 Allegiant
B38M
7:48 PM
EDT
10:12 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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G4533
G4 Allegiant
7M8
9:10 PM
EDT
11:36 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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NK3110
NK Spirit
32B
7:00 AM
EDT T4
9:28 AM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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G4533
G4 Allegiant
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT T1
11:34 AM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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NK2265
NK Spirit
320
2:35 PM
EDT T4
5:04 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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G42126
G4 Allegiant
7M8
4:22 PM
EDT T1
6:58 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN5040
WN Southwest
73H
4:55 PM
EDT T1
7:35 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G4531
G4 Allegiant
7M8
5:49 PM
EDT T1
8:20 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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G42137
G4 Allegiant
B38M
7:10 PM
EDT T1
9:29 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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Louisville to Fort Lauderdale
3 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 897 mi 1h 59m nonstop 112 1-stop hubs

SDF–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 897 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 7 320, 32B 2h29-2h34 81%
G4 Allegiant Air 5 7M8, B38M 2h24-2h28 81%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 81%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NK
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – NK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 + NK + WN (12 flights/wk, 100%)
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 FLL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,703
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.

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric SDF→FLL LEX→FLL CVG→FLL
Distance from SDF 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 5
Weekly flights 15 6 39
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 20m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
897 mi / 1,444 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 34m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

SDF–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance897 mi / 1,444 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 34m. The route covers 897 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SDF to FLL. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, VNC, SUA, PDK, APF, ORL, AGS, SSI, BHM, ECP, LUK, CHA, CHS, BCT, SRQ, TUL, PIE, MTH, JAX, MNZ, CMH, YIP, GVL, MHH, MIA, SFB, SUS, XNA, MEM, ICT, MGM, MKE, RIC, FNT, CLE, ABE, SBN, FRG, TEB, NEW, DWH, SGR, MCI, TTN, OMA, YYZ, HPN, BDL, DEC, SYR, ISP, ORH, ALB, PVD, YUL, FSD, TVC, YWG, SAT, PWM, SJU, YOW, EGE, ASE, ELP, TUS, VNY, ONT, BFI, SAN, SNA, BUR, OAK, IAD, SJC, RDU, MSP, STS, YVR, PGD, PDX, HOU, ATL, MCO, MDW, ORD, DEN, LAS, CLT, BWI, BNA, STN, DTW, TPA, AUS, EWR, JFK, MSY, IAH, BOS, DCA, PHL, DFW, DAL, PIT, SLC, LGA, LAX, RSW, SFO, PHX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLL to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, CVG and LUK. 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 FLL

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SDF to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to FLL ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 897 miles (1,444 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).