Travelling from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) departing from either of these bases.
Approximately 2 hours 14 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field.
Louisville's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Philadelphia. Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is located in Louisville.
With 25 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:17. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from PHL to SDF is with American Airlines at 19:29.
To ensure you catch your flight from Philadelphia to SDF, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Get to your destination in one go from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Direct flights from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) are available from here.
When jetting out of PHL, you can take a direct flight from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport with American Airlines.
From the centre of Philadelphia, PHL is approximately 19 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
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About Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF)
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Getting from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) to central Louisville
From Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport, Louisville is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours and 41 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF)
For a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport, C$155 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from C$394. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from Philadelphia to SDF.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport (SDF)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Louisville in April when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia to SDF, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Louisville, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Louisville
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All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Louisville Waterfront Park, Belle of Louisville and Coppiced Woods Trail are must-do's during your Louisville adventure.
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