Louisville to Indianapolis (SDF–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 13m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
DTW Detroit 3h 30m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 3h 45m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 54m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 1m AA → AADL Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights
IAD Dulles 4h 18m ACCMUA → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Indianapolis flights
DCA Washington 4h 32m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Indianapolis flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 37m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis flights
BNA Nashville 4h 45m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 53m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 111 mi 1h 47m nonstop

SDF–IND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 111 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 86% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 1h47 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SDF to IND direction.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MDW ~3h 13m DTW ~3h 30m YQG ~3h 36m ORD ~3h 45m ATL ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,266
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 → IND
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
72%
Return
IND → SDF
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric SDF→IND CVG→IND LUK→IND
Distance from SDF – 84 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 47m 11h 16m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Indianapolis flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Indianapolis flights · Evansville (EVV) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
111 mi / 179 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance111 mi / 179 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
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: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 1h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 111 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SDF to IND: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from IND to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LUK and EVV. 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 IND

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SDF to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to IND is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 111 miles (179 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Cincinnati (LUK) and Evansville (EVV).