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

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575 mi airlines 56/wk
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AA4727
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
8:03 AM
EDT
2h 3m
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EI7621
EI Aer Lingus
E75
6:20 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA4750
AA American
E75
7:31 AM
EDT
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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EI7364
EI Aer Lingus
ER4
11:23 AM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5842
AA American
ER4
11:23 AM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA5383
AA American
CR9
1:18 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS4195
AS Alaska
CR9
3:35 PM
EDT
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5369
AA American
CR9
3:49 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5842
AA American
ER4
8:35 AM
EDT TF
10:58 AM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AS6748
AS Alaska
ER4
8:35 AM
EDT TF
10:58 AM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5383
AA American
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TF
12:45 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5352
AA American
CR9
12:49 PM
EDT TF
3:03 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA4728
AA American
E75
6:54 PM
EDT TB
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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EI7397
EI Aer Lingus
E75S
6:54 PM
EDT TB
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AS4375
AS Alaska
E75
6:55 PM
EDT TB
9:13 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA4466
AA American
E75
8:41 PM
EDT
11:01 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Louisville to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 575 mi 1h 59m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

SDF–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 50 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 35 CR9, E75, ER4 1h59-2h03 40% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 14 E75, ER4 2h03 40%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 CR9 2h01 40% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, EI
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, EI
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (42 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: EI (14 flights/wk, 25%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,104
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDF → PHL
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
60%
Return
PHL → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → PHL delays →

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 1 4
Weekly flights 56 14 88
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 52m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 40%
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 59m to 2h 3m.
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 59m to 2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
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 59m to 2h 3m. The route covers 575 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from SDF to PHL. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, CRW, SYR, MKE, YYZ, BWI, BDL, ROA, ALB, MEM, MSY, OMA, APF, FXE, PBI, SAT, HOU, ASE, SJU, IAD, TUS, VNY, SAN, PDX, LAX, BUR, OAK, DCA, ATL, CLT, ORD, MCO, DUB, BNA, IAH, MIA, DTW, SRQ, RSW, TPA, FLL, MDW, MSP, DFW, BOS, DEN, DAL, RDU, PHX and LAS. 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.
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 PHL

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. 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 59 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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