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

YIP Airport Page →
304 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by USA Jet Airlines.
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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 5 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~2h 43m → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 51m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 44m RJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Louisville flights
DAL Dallas ~5h 47m SGX → WN Dallas (DAL) to Louisville flights
BDL Hartford ~6h 14m → MX Hartford (BDL) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Louisville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
304 mi 0h 57m nonstop

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

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All flights from Louisville (SDF) Louisville to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CVG ~2h 43m ORD ~4h 51m LAS ~5h 44m DAL ~5h 47m BDL ~6h 14m
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
YIP → SDF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
SDF → YIP
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric YIP→SDF DTW→SDF LAN→SDF
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights ~1 88 –
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 20m 0h 50m
Detroit (DTW) to Louisville flights · Lansing (LAN) to Louisville flights · Freeland (MBS) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
304 mi / 489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance304 mi / 489 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 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 YIP to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 304 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from SDF to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, LAN and MBS. 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 YIP to SDF

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

YIP to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to SDF is about 0 hours 57 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 Detroit (DTW), Lansing (LAN) and Freeland (MBS).