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

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Louisville to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,975 mi 4h 28m nonstop -3h behind 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and OAK, 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 OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
OMA ~6h 0m LRD ~6h 3m ONT ~6h 17m MEM ~6h 26m VNY ~6h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
630
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
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
90%
Return
OAK → SDF
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
70%
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 BNA→OAK
Distance from SDF – 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 4h 28m 5h 22m
Departure OTP 40% –
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 28m.
Facts

SDF–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,975 mi / 3,179 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
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: 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 approximately 4h 28m. The route covers 1,975 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SDF to OAK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, LRD, ONT, MEM, VNY, EGE, LAX, MTJ, SAN, BOI, ASE, ABQ, LGB, BFI, SNA, BUR, ELP, DFW, TUS, GEG, BNA, PDX, ATL, YVR, FRG, PHL, MCO, FLL, PBI, BOS, MIA, IAD, DAL, DEN, MDW, HNL, CLT, PHX, LAS, HND, NRT, HOU and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 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 ranges from 4 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,975 miles (3,179 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA).