Tampa to Louisville (TPA–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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728 mi airlines 19/wk
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WN833
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
EDT
2h 10m
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WN4047
WN Southwest
73H
9:00 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2387
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1300
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN121
WN Southwest
7S7
1:40 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3360
WN Southwest
B38M
1:55 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2308
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2035
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA1726
AA American
8:34 PM
EDT
10:45 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WN4582
WN Southwest
B38M
5:55 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN833
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN733
WN Southwest
73H
11:15 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2378
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 AM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN4190
WN Southwest
7M8
12:15 PM
EDT
2:15 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN941
WN Southwest
738
4:30 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN3058
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3685
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tampa to Louisville
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 728 mi 2h 10m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

TPA–SDF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 728 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h10-2h15 66%
AA American Airlines 1 2h11 66% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 flights/wk, 95%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to SDF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,936
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → SDF
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
74%
Return
SDF → TPA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric TPA→SDF PIE→SDF SRQ→SDF
Distance from TPA 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 19 3 6
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 6m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
728 mi / 1,172 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

TPA–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance728 mi / 1,172 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 18 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m. The route covers 728 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from TPA to SDF. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, PBI, BCT, IND, CVG, APF, CMH, MEM, CHS, RIC, GPT, RSW, CLE, TUL, RFD, EYW, AUS, SRQ, PIT, TEB, OKC, MSY, YYZ, SYR, ALB, SAT, MSN, EGE, IAD, YVR, ATL, SLC, HOU, MIA, IAH, CLT, DTW, MCO, DFW, PHL, EWR, BNA, BWI, DAL, RDU, DEN, MSP, MDW, DCA, ORD, FLL, LGA, LAS, BOS and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SDF to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and PGD. 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 TPA to SDF

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPA to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to SDF ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 728 miles (1,172 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).