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One choice that utilizes public transportation is to travel on the Line 2 bus operated by the Transit Authority of River City, which can take you from the airport to the downtown area in around 25 minutes. Passengers that would prefer to make this trip in a taxi should expect travel times of about 9 minutes.

Three hotels that sit quite close to the airport property and offer complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport include the Hampton Inn Louisville Airport, the Springhill Suites Louisville Airport, and the Residence Inn Louisville Airport.

There are about nine different major rental car companies that offer service at this airport, and you will find the customer service counters for all of these companies adjacent to the baggage claim area. The cars available for rent sit right across the street from the terminal on Level One of the attached parking garage.

The airport recommends that drivers meet passengers on the lower level right outside of the baggage claim area. It is advised that drivers wait in the Express Shuttle Lot for passengers to arrive curbside because this lot offers 2 hours of free parking.

Among airlines operating New York to Louisville flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New York and Louisville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta

Flights from New York to Louisville may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Louisville Intl (SDF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Louisville:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $405 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Louisville most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New York to Louisville route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 50%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $324 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $645: a $321 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Louisville flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Louisville are Louisville Waterfront Park and Masonic Widows and Orphans Home. These are among the most viewed places in Louisville on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Louisville:

• Earliest: departs at 8:41 am and lands at 11:09 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $398. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Louisville takes 2h 28m, covering 651 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from New York to Louisville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 39m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 53m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Louisville Intl Airport (SDF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New York to Louisville range from $298 to $569, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the New York to Louisville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.