Louisville to Cincinnati (SDF–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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96 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago ~4h 58m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 6m DLKEVS → Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati flights
EWR Newark ~5h 19m ACUA → Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati flights
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Louisville to Cincinnati
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
96 mi 0h 25m nonstop

SDF–LUK 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 LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ORD ~4h 58m MSP ~5h 6m EWR ~5h 19m
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 → LUK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
LUK → SDF
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric SDF→LUK IND→LUK BNA→LUK
Distance from SDF – 111 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 5
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 0h 25m 0h 31m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Indianapolis (IND) to Cincinnati flights · Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Cincinnati flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
96 mi / 154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance96 mi / 154 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference0 hours
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: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take about 0h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 96 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from LUK to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND, BNA and LAF. 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 LUK

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to LUK is about 0 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 96 miles (154 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Nashville (BNA) and West Lafayette (LAF).