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

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Louisville to New Orleans
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 621 mi 1h 59m nonstop -1h behind 78 1-stop hubs

SDF–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 621 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 319 1h59 95% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SDF to MSY direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,771
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 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 1 5 –
Weekly flights 1 4 –
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 45m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 95% – –
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
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Louisville.
SDF: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
621 mi / 1,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m.
Facts

SDF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance621 mi / 1,000 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 1h 59m. The route covers 621 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SDF to MSY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGM, AGS, BHM, MKE, MEM, PDK, FTY, ECP, APF, XNA, BCT, DWH, CLE, CHS, MHH, ORL, SUA, MLB, SRQ, BDL, RIC, SHV, PBI, TEB, YYZ, PVD, ABE, RSW, SAT, HPN, ASE, EGE, YUL, PWM, PIT, ELP, VNY, SJC, HND, SAN, SNA, OAK, PDX, PGD, ATL, IAD, IAH, HOU, MIA, BWI, MDW, CLT, DFW, BNA, DAL, ORD, PHX, MCO, EWR, AUS, TPA, FLL, LAS, MSP, PHL, DEN, DCA, LGA, BOS, JFK, DTW, MCI, SLC, JAX, RDU, LAX, SFO and SGR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Louisville.
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 by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SDF to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to MSY ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (1,000 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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