Washington (DCA) to Louisville (SDF) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Louisville (SDF): American Airlines. The two airports are 472 miles (760 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pittsburgh, Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to SDF
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DCA to SDF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to SDF with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Hartford (BDL)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
DCA to SDF: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to SDF?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Louisville (SDF).
How far is Washington from Louisville by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Louisville (SDF) are 472 miles (760 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to SDF award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DCA to SDF cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to SDF with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Washington and Louisville?
The most direct connections are through Pittsburgh (PIT), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and Detroit (DTW). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.