Flying from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore the options for booking a flight from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 30 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field flight.
Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is located in Louisville. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to SDF. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) take off from this terminal.
American Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field jetting out of JFK.
Most passengers choose to book seats with American Airlines from JFK to SDF.
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether departing from EWR makes the most sense for you.
Get on your direct flight from New York to SDF with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to SDF route, United Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
The top on-time carrier is United Airlines. Its Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field flights land as planned 78.48% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SDF flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Get ready to board and go from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field can be booked from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Delta Air Lines. It offers direct New York to SDF plane tickets from LGA.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LGA and SDF is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 88.15% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
Consider booking a hotel near SDF if you have a late flight from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
You'll find SDF at 600 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to central Louisville
Central Louisville is roughly 14 kilometres from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 2 hours 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is 64 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 127 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from New York to SDF, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to SDF.
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The best time to fly from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Louisville. July is when most people book flights from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Louisville is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your New York to SDF plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Louisville
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Louisville right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field:
Your Louisville trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Louisville Mega Cavern, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Belle of Louisville.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Louisville. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 177 kilometres north of Louisville. No trip is complete without experiencing 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.