Why go
- Most populous city in Kentucky, United States.
- Served by Louisville International Airport (SDF).
History
Louisville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 27th-most-populous city in the United States. By land area, it is the country's 24th-largest city; however, by population density, it is the 265th most dense city. Louisville is the historical county seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, on the Indiana state line.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 22 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C) · 8 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, ERD, ERJ-145, Embraer 175, CRJ, MD-80…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, New York*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, ERJ-145, ERD, CRJ-700, Embraer 175…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York, Philadelphia*, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ, Embraer 175, CRJ, MD-88, M90) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 6 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 717) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Orlando*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Louisville International Airport (SDF); 33 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SDF has direct flights to 22 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Orlando, Baltimore…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Louisville, Kentucky. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.