St Louis to Louisville (STL–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

STL Airport Page →
254 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h JREWN → EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Louisville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 40m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Louisville flights
DTW Detroit 3h 53m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 3h 54m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 11m AABAWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Louisville flights
VPS Valparaiso 4h 24m WN → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 30m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Louisville flights
DAL Dallas 4h 35m EJAWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
254 mi 0h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between STL and SDF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
BNA ~3h 0m MDW ~3h 10m ATL ~3h 40m DTW ~3h 53m ORD ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,447
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
STL → SDF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
80%
Return
SDF → STL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric STL→SDF CGI→SDF
Distance from STL – 114 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 72% –
Cape Girardeau (CGI) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
STL: CDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
254 mi / 409 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

STL–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance254 mi / 409 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 0h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 254 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SDF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
Yes, return flights from SDF to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGI. 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 STL to SDF

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

STL to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to SDF is about 0 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 254 miles (409 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI).