Louisville to New Orleans (SDF–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Louisville to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 621 mi 0h 48m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and MSY, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MEM ~3h 39m APF ~3h 51m PBI ~3h 59m MKE ~4h 33m CLE ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,396
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 → MSY
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
0%
Return
MSY → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SDF→MSY CVG→MSY DAY→MSY
Distance from SDF – 84 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 –
Weekly flights 1 4 –
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 43m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to New Orleans flights · Dayton (DAY) to New Orleans flights · Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
621 mi / 1,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m.
Facts

SDF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance621 mi / 1,000 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 0h 48m. The route covers 621 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SDF to MSY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, APF, PBI, MKE, CLE, PGD, YYZ, SAT, ASE, EGE, BDL, RSW, SAN, LAX, OAK, PDX, HOU, ATL, PHX, TPA, BNA, IAH, CLT, MCO, MIA, ORD, MDW, DFW, DCA, BWI, LAS, FLL, DAL, PHL, EWR, DTW, IAD, LGA, DEN, BOS, MSP, RDU and SHV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY 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 MSY

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to MSY ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (1,000 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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