Louisville to Oakland (SDF–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SDF Airport Page →
1,975 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
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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
LAS Las Vegas 6h 20m WN → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 20m WN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 6h 27m UAWN → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 6h 45m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
HOU Houston 7h 55m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Oakland flights
DAL Dallas 9h 50m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 32m 5XMX → LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~7h 17m → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin ~7h 24m → LXJWN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana ~7h 30m → ASWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,975 mi 4h 21m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and OAK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
LAS ~6h 20m PHX ~6h 20m DEN ~6h 27m MDW ~6h 45m SLC ~7h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
539
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 → OAK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
76%
Return
OAK → SDF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric SDF→OAK LEX→OAK IND→OAK
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 4h 21m 3h 56m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Oakland flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland flights · Nashville (BNA) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Louisville.
SDF: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,975 mi / 3,179 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,975 mi / 3,179 km
Flight time4h 21m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 4h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,975 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from OAK to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, IND and 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 OAK

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to OAK is about 4 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,975 miles (3,179 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).