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

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613 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 44m G4NK → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 9m MX → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
613 mi 1h 38m nonstop -1h behind

SDF–NEW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from New Orleans (NEW) New Orleans to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~5h 44m CHS ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → NEW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
NEW → SDF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric SDF→NEW BNA→NEW
Distance from SDF – 151 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 84% –
Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
613 mi / 986 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance613 mi / 986 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 1h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 613 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Nearby alternatives include BNA. 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 NEW

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to NEW is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 613 miles (986 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA).