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

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304 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by USA Jet Airlines, YanAir.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
YQG Windsor ~2h 52m → VTM Windsor (YQG) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~3h 34m WN → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 25m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 47m DLKEVS → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~4h 54m G4 → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 35m WN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~6h 11m WN → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
PVD Providence/Warwick ~6h 36m → Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~7h 29m UAWN → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Louisville to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
304 mi 0h 49m nonstop

SDF–YIP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SDF Routes YIP Routes SDF Live Flights YIP Live Flights SDF Delays
All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
YQG ~2h 52m BNA ~3h 34m ORD ~4h 25m MSP ~4h 47m SAV ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → YIP
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
YIP → SDF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
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 – 1 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 52m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 82% – –
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 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

SDF–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 489 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 304 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 304 miles (489 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).