Louisville to Orlando (SDF–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4188
WN Southwest
B38M
7:30 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h
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WN5095
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
2h
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WN1363
WN Southwest
7S7
5:15 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1970
WN Southwest
B38M
5:55 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3300
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 AM
EDT TA
10:15 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1654
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
EDT TA
10:35 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN136
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT TA
10:55 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NK2544
NK Spirit
320
1:00 PM
EDT TA
3:31 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN5032
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
EDT TA
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2714
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 PM
EDT TA
9:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Louisville to Orlando
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 720 mi 2h nonstop 106 1-stop hubs

SDF–MCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 720 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–MCO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 16 7S7, B38M 2h-2h10 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 100% SkyTeam
NK Spirit Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK + WN (17 flights/wk, 94%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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 MCO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to MCO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,149
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 Orlando from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Orlando International Airport.
Metric SDF→MCO LEX→MCO CVG→MCO
Distance from SDF 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 12
Weekly flights 16 1 81
Flight time 2h 1h 28m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Orlando International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
720 mi / 1,158 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 10m.
Getting from MCO

Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.

Orlando Climate

Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.

Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.

SDF–MCO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance720 mi / 1,158 km
Flight time2h to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 21 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to MCO flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Orlando International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 10m. The route covers 720 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from SDF to MCO. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, CHA, PDK, SSI, AGS, LUK, VQQ, APF, MLB, BHM, SUA, JAX, CHS, FXE, MNZ, CMH, BCT, GVL, MTH, NEW, MEM, ROA, MHH, XNA, ECP, TUL, RIC, CLE, SBN, CRW, TEB, MKE, ABE, SUS, SGR, YYZ, TTN, OMA, FSD, SYR, HPN, BDL, ORH, ISP, ALB, LNK, YUL, PVD, SAT, YOW, PWM, ASE, EGE, YWG, SJU, ABQ, TPA, PVU, VNY, ONT, BFI, OAK, BUR, SJC, SAN, IAD, MSY, SNA, YVR, RSW, SRQ, PDX, ATL, PIT, MIA, CLT, MDW, IAH, LAS, ORD, DUB, PBI, BWI, BNA, RDU, DAL, EWR, MCI, AUS, DTW, LGA, FLL, DFW, SLC, HOU, PHL, PHX, DCA, JFK, DEN, BOS, MSP, SFO, LAX, DXB and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCO 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 MCO

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SDF to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to MCO ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 720 miles (1,158 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 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).