Louisville to Lincoln (SDF–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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616 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAACAS → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 5h 23m UAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 49m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 7h 42m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 27h 25m WN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~3h 26m → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 38m DLKEVS → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~5h 46m WN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
EWR Newark ~6h 39m ACUA → Newark (EWR) to Lincoln flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~6h 42m MX → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lincoln flights
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Louisville to Lincoln
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
616 mi 2h 17m nonstop -1h behind

SDF–LNK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
TUL ~3h 26m ORD ~4h 26m MSP ~4h 38m DEN ~5h 23m HOU ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
160
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 → LNK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
34%
Return
LNK → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric SDF→LNK IND→LNK BNA→LNK
Distance from SDF – 111 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 17m 1h 18m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Indianapolis (IND) to Lincoln flights · Nashville (BNA) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
616 mi / 991 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance616 mi / 991 km
Flight time2h 17m
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: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 616 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from LNK to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND and BNA. 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 LNK

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

SDF to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to LNK is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 616 miles (991 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).