Louisville to Detroit (SDF–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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304 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule No service Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: USA Jet Airlines, YanAir.
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Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

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Louisville to Detroit
Route information for SDF to YIP.
304 mi 1h 4m nonstop

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDF → YIP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
YIP → SDF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric SDF→YIP LUK→YIP IND→YIP
Distance from SDF – 96 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 1h 4m 0h 50m 0h 41m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Detroit flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit flights · Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 489 km
Flight time1h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 1h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 304 miles.
Yes, return flights from YIP to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, IND and BNA. 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 YIP

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to YIP is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 304 miles (489 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).