Louisville to San Diego (SDF–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Louisville to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,801 mi 3h 34m nonstop -3h behind 50 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and SAN, connecting options are available through 50 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
VNY ~5h 57m LAX ~6h 13m SNA ~6h 19m ABQ ~6h 24m OMA ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,472
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 → SAN
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → SDF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric SDF→SAN IND→SAN DAY→SAN
Distance from SDF – 111 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 2 9 1
Flight time 3h 34m 4h 25m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego flights · Dayton (DAY) to San Diego flights · Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,801 mi / 2,898 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m.
Facts

SDF–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,801 mi / 2,898 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 34m. The route covers 1,801 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SDF to SAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, LAX, SNA, ABQ, OMA, MSY, MKE, EGE, TUS, BFI, BOI, ELP, OAK, SJC, SAT, YYZ, APF, GEG, RDU, PBI, PDX, PGD, YVR, IAD, ATL, MSP, DTW, HNL, HOU, PHX, IAH, ORD, DFW, BNA, PHL, CLT, MDW, LAS, TPA, DAL, DEN, MCO, BWI, MIA, DUB, FLL, DCA, EWR, BOS and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Louisville.
Nearby alternatives include IND, DAY and 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 SAN

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to SAN ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,801 miles (2,898 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Dayton (DAY) and Nashville (BNA).