San Francisco to Louisville (SFO–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
UA1127
UA United
7M9
10:35 PM
PDT T3
6:16 AM+1
EDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2626
UA United
7M9
10:30 AM
EDT
12:36 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA379
UA United
320
7:03 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
PDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Francisco to Louisville
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,985 mi 3h 41m nonstop +3h ahead 101 1-stop hubs

SFO–SDF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,985 miles in approximately 3h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 4h41 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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, SFO to SDF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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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 SFO to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,531
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 Louisville from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric SFO→SDF OAK→SDF SJC→SDF
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 2 1 5
Flight time 3h 41m 3h 40m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,985 mi / 3,194 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m to 4h 41m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance1,985 mi / 3,194 km
Flight time3h 41m to 4h 41m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 3h 41m to 4h 41m. The route covers 1,985 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SDF. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, SJC, TUL, APA, MEM, FTW, ICT, ROW, TEX, PWK, RFD, UGN, FCM, SCF, ADS, MSN, PVU, CVG, TYS, PDK, LGB, MKE, OKC, BOI, CSG, PTK, YIP, ONT, SNA, EGE, CLD, AGS, SUN, IND, HOU, CHS, CMH, YHM, BFI, SAN, ECP, CLE, YWG, SAT, MSY, YYZ, GNV, ABE, SYR, TEB, SFB, LRD, MTY, YVR, MHH, HPN, APF, SUA, BED, PBI, OPF, BCT, LGA, RSW, PSM, BZE, SJU, MDW, PIT, BWI, CLT, RDU, ATL, STN, BNA, DEN, DTW, FLL, PHX, DFW, LAX, MSP, IAH, ORD, IAD, LAS, SLC, PHL, MCO, DCA, AUS, EWR, MCI, JFK, TPA, BOS, DAL, MIA, PDX, ANC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from SDF to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 SFO to SDF

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to SDF ranges from 3 hours 41 minutes to 4 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,985 miles (3,194 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).