Louisville to Philadelphia (SDF–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EI7234cs
EI Aer Lingus
E75
7:31 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 2m
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AA4750+1
AA American
E75
7:31 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 2m
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AA5915
AA American
ER4
12:17 PM
EDT
2:24 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA5394
AA American
CR9
12:20 PM
EDT
2:18 PM
EDT
1h 58m
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AA5385
AA American
CR9
1:18 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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EI7503cs
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
1:18 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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AA5383
AA American
CR9
1:18 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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AA952+1
AA American
319
1:19 PM
EDT
3:12 PM
EDT
1h 53m
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SGX998
SGX SGX
4:09 PM
EDT
5:22 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AA6008
AA American
ER4
6:25 PM
EDT
8:32 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA4720
AA American
E75
6:25 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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AA3096
AA American
738
6:30 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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AS6748
AS Alaska
ER4
8:35 AM
EDT TF
10:58 AM
EDT
2h 23m
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AA5915
AA American
ER4
9:32 AM
EDT TF
11:49 AM
EDT
2h 17m
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AA5394
AA American
CR9
9:39 AM
EDT TF
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 11m
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AA5383
AA American
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TF
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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AA948
AA American
319
10:30 AM
EDT TB
12:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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AA1578
AA American
319
10:30 AM
EDT
12:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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AA1535
AA American
319
11:30 AM
EDT
1:39 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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AA6008
AA American
ER4
3:25 PM
EDT TF
5:42 PM
EDT
2h 17m
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AA1324
AA American
738
3:29 PM
EDT
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA4720
AA American
E75
3:34 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
2h 11m
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EI7397+1
EI Aer Lingus
E75S
6:54 PM
EDT TB
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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AA4466
AA American
E75
8:11 PM
EDT TB
10:31 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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Louisville to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 575 mi 1h 13m nonstop 101 1-stop hubs

SDF–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, SGX and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI 41 319, 738, CR9, E75, ER4 1h53-2h07 98% Oneworld AS, EI
SGX SGX 1 1h13 98%
UA United Airlines 0 98% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, EI
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, EI
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: SGX (1 flights/wk, 2%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SDF to PHL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,826
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.

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SDF→PHL LEX→PHL CVG→PHL
Distance from SDF 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 5
Weekly flights 56 22 94
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 52m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 98%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
575 mi / 925 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m to 2h 7m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SDF–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance575 mi / 925 km
Flight time1h 13m to 2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 54 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 13m to 2h 7m. The route covers 575 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, SGX and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from SDF to PHL. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, CMH, FRG, TEB, YIP, HPN, CHA, PDK, CLE, RIC, BWI, SBN, TTN, CRW, LGA, ABE, YYZ, ORH, SYR, BDL, SSI, CHS, MKE, PIE, AGS, ROA, BHM, ALB, PVD, YUL, XNA, MEM, ORL, SFB, SUS, ECP, YOW, SUA, JFK, FXE, PWM, OMA, MTH, TUL, APF, PGD, TVC, YWG, BCT, SGR, NEW, HOU, ABQ, EGE, ASE, SAT, DCA, IAD, SJU, TUS, VNY, SNA, BUR, SJC, LGB, OAK, SAN, PDX, PIT, ATL, ORD, DTW, DUB, MDW, CLT, RSW, BNA, MSP, SLC, MCO, IAH, MCI, FLL, DFW, BOS, RDU, MIA, EWR, DAL, SFO, TPA, DEN, VPS, AUS, JAX, LAS, MSY, PHX, PBI, LAX and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, CVG and LUK. 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 PHL

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SGX and United Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SDF to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to PHL ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).