Louisville to Salt Lake City (SDF–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL8801
DL Delta
319
7:40 PM
EDT TM
9:31 PM
MDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL8801
DL Delta
319
1:31 PM
MDT TM
6:45 PM
EDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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Louisville to Salt Lake City
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,406 mi 3h 51m nonstop -2h behind 99 1-stop hubs

SDF–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,406 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SDF–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 2 319 3h51 95% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 SLC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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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 SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,417
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 Salt Lake City from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric SDF→SLC LEX→SLC CVG→SLC
Distance from SDF 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 2 41
Flight time 3h 51m 3h 17m 3h 19m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Louisville.
SDF: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,406 mi / 2,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

SDF–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,406 mi / 2,263 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 51m. The route covers 1,406 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SDF to SLC. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, TUL, SUS, XNA, FSD, EGE, MTJ, ENW, LNK, ASE, MKE, CHA, OMA, FAR, LUK, SBN, MEM, CMH, ABQ, BOI, PDK, SGR, MNZ, BFI, DWH, AGS, VNY, CLE, ABE, YYZ, STS, GEG, LRD, ONT, ROA, TEB, PIE, SHV, BDL, SAN, SAT, TUS, ORL, OAK, SUA, LGB, PDX, APF, SJC, BUR, HPN, ELP, FXE, SRQ, MLB, YVR, ORH, BCT, LGA, SJU, PIT, DCA, ANC, DAL, ATL, LAS, ORD, MDW, DTW, HNL, BNA, PHX, PHL, IAH, DEN, DFW, CLT, BWI, MSP, MSY, MCI, EWR, MCO, RDU, JFK, AUS, BOS, LAX, SFO, HND, TPA, MIA, RSW, SNA, HOU, IAD, FLL, PBI and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from SLC 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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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SDF to SLC

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SDF to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to SLC ranges from 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,406 miles (2,263 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).