Louisville to Raleigh/Durham (SDF–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Breeze
223
2:26 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
EDT
1h 23m
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MX Breeze
223
11:49 AM
EDT T1
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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Louisville to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 23m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

SDF–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 1h23 40%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 RDU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,676
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 → RDU
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → 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 → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric SDF→RDU CVG→RDU LUK→RDU
Distance from SDF 84 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 2 7 1
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 25m 1h
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Louisville.
SDF: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

SDF–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 667 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 23m. The route covers 415 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SDF to RDU. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, MKE, MSY, MEM, YYZ, PBI, SYR, ISP, APF, BDL, ALB, PGD, EGE, SJU, SAN, IAD, VNY, BUR, LAX, SNA, SJC, PHL, MIA, ATL, EWR, CLT, BNA, ORD, BWI, DCA, MCO, DFW, IAH, TPA, MSP, DTW, RSW, PHX, MDW, LGA, DEN, FLL, BOS, SRQ, LAS, DAL and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LUK and IND. 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 RDU

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SDF to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to RDU ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 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 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Cincinnati (LUK) and Indianapolis (IND).