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

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Louisville to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 319 mi 1h 9m nonstop -1h behind 88 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, 88 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 0 – – 86% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,281
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric SDF→MEM LEX→MEM CVG→MEM
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 1h 9m 0h 53m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Memphis flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Memphis flights · Indianapolis (IND) 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
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, FTY, TUL, PDK, SUS, CMH, BHM, MBT, AEX, GVL, MKE, CLE, SSI, RIC, YIP, CRW, MSY, ABE, ECP, YYZ, PIT, JAX, CHS, RDU, SAT, FAR, APF, TEB, FRG, TTN, MLI, FXE, SYR, YUL, BCT, SHV, TVF, RSW, BDL, SUA, YWG, PBI, LRD, SRQ, EGE, MHH, YOW, ISP, ELP, TUS, VNY, HND, DAL, OAK, SJU, SFO, IAD, HOU, ATL, BOS, DTW, MIA, MSP, LAS, IAH, ANC, ORD, BNA, EWR, MDW, CLT, BWI, LAX, DFW, PHX, LGA, PHL, DCA, MCO, CGN, AUS, FLL, DEN, SFB, PIE, SLC, TPA and JFK. 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 LEX, CVG and IND. 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.

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

88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Indianapolis (IND).