Louisville to Memphis (SDF–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Louisville to Memphis
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 319 mi 1h 9m nonstop -1h behind 52 1-stop hubs

SDF–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 319 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 73% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to MEM.
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One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TUL ~3h 13m CLE ~3h 56m SHV ~4h 10m MSY ~4h 11m CRW ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
892
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 → MEM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
Return
MEM → SDF
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric SDF→MEM CVG→MEM IND→MEM
Distance from SDF – 84 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 1m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Memphis flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Memphis flights · Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
319 mi / 514 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m.
Facts

SDF–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance319 mi / 514 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 1h 9m. The route covers 319 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SDF to MEM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, CLE, SHV, MSY, CRW, YYZ, RDU, IAD, SAT, FAR, PBI, APF, LRD, SFB, MLI, YWG, RSW, TVF, YOW, EGE, FRG, ISP, TUS, BNA, LAX, OAK, MSP, BOS, IAH, ATL, PIE, HOU, MIA, DCA, PHX, ANC, EWR, ORD, DFW, CLT, DEN, MDW, BWI, DTW, MCO, CGN, DAL, LGA, PHL, TPA, FLL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from MEM to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, IND and BNA. 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 MEM

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

SDF to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to MEM ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 319 miles (514 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).