Vancouver to Louisville (YVR–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,995 mi 3h 48m nonstop +3h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and SDF, connecting options are available through 29 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
ICT ~5h 42m MDW ~5h 57m BOI ~6h 1m YWG ~6h 2m GPT ~6h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
996
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
YVR → SDF
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
40%
Return
SDF → YVR
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → SDF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,995 mi / 3,211 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance1,995 mi / 3,211 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Louisville
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take approximately 3h 48m. The route covers 1,995 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from YVR to SDF. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, MDW, BOI, YWG, GPT, CVG, SJC, YHM, YYZ, OAK, TEB, PBI, HOU, BOS, ANC, SLC, ATL, DFW, MIA, FLL, MSP, PHX, ORD, LAS, MCO, DEN, IAH, EWR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from SDF to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YVR to SDF

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to SDF ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,995 miles (3,211 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.