Louisville to Minneapolis (SDF–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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604 mi airlines charter/private 87/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 5m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4928+4
DL Delta
CR7
6:49 AM
EDT TM
7:58 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3902cs
KE Korean
CR7
6:49 AM
EDT TM
7:58 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4585cs
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:49 AM
EDT TM
7:58 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8559cs
WS WestJet
CR7
6:49 AM
EDT
7:58 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7912
WS WestJet
CR7
6:50 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2552
AF Air France
CR7
12:35 PM
EDT
1:42 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4988+1
DL Delta
CR7
12:40 PM
EDT
1:48 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3515cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR7
12:40 PM
EDT TM
1:48 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3517cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR7
4:28 PM
EDT TM
5:36 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3726
DL Delta
CR9
4:30 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7905
WS WestJet
CR9
4:30 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5017+2
DL Delta
CR7
5:55 PM
EDT TM
7:12 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4923
DL Delta
CR7
7:49 PM
EDT TM
9:07 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4988+1
DL Delta
CR7
9:00 AM
CDT T1
12:00 PM
EDT
2h
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5017+2
DL Delta
CR7
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:34 PM
EDT
1h 54m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5582
WS WestJet
CR7
12:45 PM
CDT T1
3:42 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3726
DL Delta
CR9
12:53 PM
CDT T1
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 57m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4923
DL Delta
CR7
4:13 PM
CDT T1
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 56m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8259
WS WestJet
CR7
4:13 PM
CDT T1
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2083
AF Air France
CR9
4:17 PM
CDT T1
7:11 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2150
AF Air France
CR9
4:17 PM
CDT T1
7:11 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3901cs
KE Korean
CR7
8:00 PM
CDT T1
11:00 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5070+1
DL Delta
CR7
8:57 PM
CDT T1
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 59m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MDW Chicago 3h 35m WN DLEJAKE Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis flights
BNA Nashville 3h 55m WN AFDLEJA Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 10m AAACAS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 27m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 52m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 10m WN AMDLKE Baltimore (BWI) to Minneapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 16m AA AAAFBA Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis flights
DCA Washington 5h 21m AA AAAMDL Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 5h 30m 5XACKG AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
DAL Dallas 5h 33m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Minneapolis flights
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Louisville to Minneapolis
3 carriers, 87 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 604 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind

SDF–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 604 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS 34 CR7, CR9 2h08-2h18 78% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS, WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 78%
UA United Airlines 0 78% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, AM, DL, KE, VS, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (34 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 3%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MSP direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
87
Outbound / wk
51
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,367
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDF → MSP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
83%
Return
MSP → SDF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric SDF→MSP LEX→MSP CVG→MSP
Distance from SDF 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 15
Weekly flights 87 1 106
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 17m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
604 mi / 971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

SDF–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance604 mi / 971 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights87 out / 51 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 604 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SDF to MSP: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from MSP 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.
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 MSP

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SDF to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to MSP is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 604 miles (971 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).