Louisville to Houston (SDF–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN5109
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN833
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
EDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN136
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
EDT
1:20 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2137
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
EDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5022
WN Southwest
73H
10:00 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3612
WN Southwest
B38M
2:50 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN300
WN Southwest
737
4:25 PM
CDT T4
7:35 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Louisville to Houston
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 803 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind 107 1-stop hubs

SDF–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 803 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h30-2h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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 HOU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,727
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 Houston from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SDF→HOU LEX→HOU OWB→HOU
Distance from SDF 62 mi 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 11
Flight time 1h 53m 2h 19m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
803 mi / 1,292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m to 2h 35m.

SDF–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Houston route.
Route details
Distance803 mi / 1,292 km
Flight time1h 53m to 2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 53m to 2h 35m. The route covers 803 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SDF to HOU. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XNA, CHA, TUL, GGG, NEW, SUS, LUK, PDK, FTY, BHM, MEM, LNK, SSI, VQQ, MKE, MGM, CMH, ECP, AGS, LRD, GUF, OMA, CRW, CLE, PIE, SBN, VNC, ORL, CHS, YYZ, SHV, CLT, SUA, SAT, APF, MLB, FXE, ORD, BCT, MTH, SLW, PGD, PBI, TEB, IAD, MHH, HPN, RSW, PHL, ABQ, MTJ, SRQ, ALB, ASE, EGE, SYR, MLI, QRO, EWR, PVU, YUL, ELP, PVD, BOS, TUS, VNY, ONT, YOW, SAN, SNA, LGB, STS, SJC, BFI, OAK, SJU, BUR, YVR, SFO, CQF, BNA, MDW, ATL, MIA, DFW, MCI, BWI, JAX, MCO, FLL, PIT, TPA, DAL, LAS, MSY, DEN, AUS, DCA, PHX, LAX, LGA, SLC, HND, RDU, VPS, MSP and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from HOU 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 HOU

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SDF to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to HOU ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 803 miles (1,292 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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