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Private jet cost · Louisville, KY

Louisville private jet charter

Reviewed by Israel Slodowitz, Founder & CEO, CRAFT · Updated

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One way · estimate

$7k–$8.5k

Louisville to Chicago in a light jet, about 55m nonstop. Round trip about $14k–$17.5k.

Distance
272 mi
Block speed
390 kt
Rates
17 as of Oct 2
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Popular trips from Louisville

One way, estimated. Estimates, not quotes: how we estimate

  • Short hopChicago55m · light jet$7k–$8.5k
  • GetawayMyrtle Beach1h 25m · light jet$10.5k–$13.5k
  • About 2 hoursNew York1h 45m · light jet$13.5k–$17k
  • Long nonstopLos Angeles4h 05m · midsize jet$38k–$43.5k
211
destinations
1 airport:
SDF
CRAFT card $12,950/hr,
fuel and FET included

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Destination guide

Louisville for private flyers: airports, seasons and events

Kentucky Derby week brings a surge of private flights to Louisville. The FAA publishes special air traffic procedures for SDF, Bowman Field and Clark Regional during Derby week and warns of heavy demand, and Churchill Downs sits about 2 nautical miles northwest of SDF.

Private jet airports near Louisville

  • SDF

    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

    Runway 11,887 ft · control tower · U.S. Customs by prior arrangement · 6 mi from downtown, straight line

    Suits: By runway length: every jet size, large-cabin included.

    Louisville Muhammad Ali International is the city's airline airport, with a 24-hour tower and customs landing rights. Aircraft with tail heights of 65 ft or more need 24-hour PPR. During Derby week, long-term general aviation parking spills onto a taxiway and the FAA expects heavy-jet wake turbulence in the area.Sources: airnav.com, faa.gov

In our order of preference for a private flight; routes on this page are priced from SDF. The airport changes the price, so ask about each. Each airport's page has its runways, customs and which jets fit. “Suits” is our rule of thumb from runway length and elevation: weight, temperature and the jet's own numbers decide it on the day.

When to go

Late April and early May, from Thunder Over Louisville through Kentucky Oaks and Derby weekend. Bourbon & Beyond in late September is a smaller second peak.Sources: faa.gov, kentuckyderby.com, en.wikipedia.org

Events calendar: when Louisville fills up

  • Thunder Over Louisvillea Saturday in mid-April

    Air show and fireworks on the Ohio River that opens the Kentucky Derby Festival, usually two weeks before the Derby. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derbyfirst Friday and Saturday in May

    The FAA runs special air traffic procedures for SDF, LOU and JVY over the five days around the race, with possible EDCTs and airborne holding, and air-filed flight plans may not be accepted. Arrange FBO parking in advance. (faa.gov)

  • Bourbon & Beyondlate September

    Four-day music, food and bourbon festival at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. (en.wikipedia.org)

Typical flight times

  • To Chicago55m
  • To Atlanta1h 00m
  • To Washington, DC1h 20m
  • To Columbus45m
  • To St. Louis50m
  • To New York1h 45m
  • To Charlotte1h 05m
  • To Baltimore1h 25m

One way, on the jet size each trip usually calls for, from Louisville.

Good to know before you book

  • For the 2026 Derby, the FAA said Indy Center and Louisville tower may not accept air-filed flight plans to or from the Louisville area during race week, and it published preferred IFR arrival routes for jets.
  • During Derby week the FAA encourages single and twin piston aircraft to use Bowman Field (LOU) or Clark Regional (JVY) because of parking congestion at SDF.
  • Expect helicopter, banner tow and blimp traffic near Churchill Downs during Derby week.
Source: faa.gov

Runway, elevation, tower and customs: FAA airport data (NASR, cycle 2026-10-01) for U.S. airports, OurAirports elsewhere. Distances from GeoNames city centers. Events and airport notes checked October 2026; dates move, so confirm with the organizer.

Everywhere from Louisville

Where a private jet flies from Louisville

Private jet charter flights from Louisville run about $7k–$8.5k one way to Chicago (55m, light jet) and $38k–$43.5k to Los Angeles (4h 05m, midsize jet). A typical 2-hour trip comes to about $19k–$21k in a midsize jet. Estimates from 16 companies' published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.

2h3h4h5hNew YorkPalm BeachScottsdaleLas VegasSDF
One way, est.Under $15k$15k to $30k$30k to $50k$50k to $80k$80k and upHover or tap a dot for its estimate; click it, or tap it again, to open the route. Rings: midsize flight time by the hour. 7 farther destinations off the map.

Nonstop range by jet size

A midsize jet (about 2,000 nm, e.g. Citation XLS) flies 200 of 211 destinations nonstop.

destinations
211
nonstop in a light jet
187
nonstop in a super-midsize
206

Every dot is a route: hover or tap one for its estimate, and open it for every option. The same routes are in the full list below, and the search at the top of the page prices any pair.

The question everyone asks

How much is a 1, 2, 3 or 5-hour private jet flight from Louisville?

Estimated cost of a private jet flight by length and jet size, from published hourly rates
Flight timeLighte.g. Phenom 300Midsizee.g. Citation XLSSuper-mide.g. Challenger 350Largee.g. Challenger 605
1 hourTo Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte$7.5k–$9.5k$9.5k–$10.5k$12k–$13k$14.5k–$16.5k
2 hoursTo Palm Beach, Dallas, Boston$15k–$19k$19k–$21k$24k–$26k$29k–$33k
3 hoursTo Jackson Hole, Bozeman, Telluride$23k–$29k$28k–$32k$36k–$39k$43k–$49.5k
5 hoursTo Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada$38k–$48k$46.5k–$53k$60k–$65k$72k–$83k

Hours of flying times the middle half of published hourly rates, with the 7.5% FET added where a company says tax is extra or doesn't say, and an estimated fuel surcharge where one applies but isn't published, before minimums and fees. Examples are routes from Louisville at about that time on the jet size each calls for. Private jet cost per hour, explained

Flying from Louisville

Picks from the numbers

Each card says how it was chosen. Estimates are one way, on the jet size each trip calls for.

  • Lowest estimates on this page

    • Knoxville$5.5k–$7k
    • Columbus$5.5k–$7k
    • Chattanooga$6k–$7.5k

    Lowest one-way estimates, trips over 150 nautical miles. Not a market price.

  • Getaways under 2h 30m

    • Chicago55m
    • Charleston1h 25m
    • Savannah1h 25m

    Resorts, beaches and ski towns within 2h 30m on the jet size each calls for.

  • Longest nonstop

    • San JoséLight · 4h 40m
    • AnchorageSuper-mid · 6h 35m

    Farthest route each size flies without a fuel stop, by our conservative range assumptions.

  • Crosses a border

    64 routes

    • Los CabosLight nonstop
    • NassauLight nonstop
    • TortolaLight nonstop

    International routes on this page. Customs at an airport of entry and passports for everyone.

Cost against time

Every route from Louisville, by cost and flight time

The bill is roughly hours times the rate, so cost climbs with time, and steps up where a trip needs a bigger jet. Minimums make the shortest hops cost more than their flight time.

Light jetMidsize jetSuper-midsize jetLarge jetCRAFT card, super-midsize Challenger 350
$0$50k$100k$150k0h2h4h6h8hFlight time, one way2-hour daily minimumNew York
One-way estimates for 211 routes from Louisville. Each dot is the middle of a route's range on the jet size it calls for. The gold line is CRAFT's super-midsize card at $12,950/hr (fuel and FET included), billed at least 2 hours a day: compare it with the super-midsize dots, not with smaller jets.

What else moves the bill (tax, minimums, peak days, repositioning) is on every route page under What the number leaves out.

Weekend ideas

Weekends from Louisville, by theme

Places we price within about 4h 30m, nearest first. One way, estimated; the clock change is the destination against Louisville.

Mountains and ski towns

  • Aspen$25k–$28k2h 40m midsize · clock −2 h
  • Vail$25k–$28k2h 40m midsize · clock −2 h
  • Steamboat Springs$25.5k–$28.5k2h 40m midsize · clock −2 h
  • Telluride$26k–$29.5k2h 45m midsize · clock −2 h

Beaches and islands

  • Hilton Head$10.5k–$13.5k1h 25m light · clock unchanged
  • Destin$11.5k–$14.5k1h 30m light · clock −1 h
  • The Hamptons$15k–$19k1h 55m light · clock unchanged
  • Martha's Vineyard$16.5k–$20.5k2h 10m light · clock unchanged

City weekends

  • Nashville$5k–$6k40m light · clock −1 h
  • Chicago$7k–$8.5k55m light · clock −1 h
  • Charleston$10.5k–$13.5k1h 25m light · clock unchanged
  • Savannah$10.5k–$13.5k1h 25m light · clock unchanged

Golf and desert

  • Myrtle Beach$10.5k–$13.5k1h 25m light · clock unchanged
  • Palm Beach$17k–$21.5k2h 15m light · clock unchanged
  • Santa Fe$25k–$28k2h 40m midsize · clock −2 h
  • Tucson$31.5k–$35.5k3h 20m midsize · clock −2 to −3 h

Range

How far a private jet flies nonstop from Louisville

  • Light jet

    187of 211 nonstop

    Farthest: San José, St Barths

  • Midsize jet

    200of 211 nonstop

    Farthest: St Vincent, St Lucia

  • Super-midsize jet

    206of 211 nonstop

    Farthest: Anchorage, Fairbanks

  • Large jet

    211of 211 nonstop

    Farthest: Kauai, Honolulu

Practical ranges we assume: light 1,700 nm, midsize 2,000, super-midsize 3,000, large 4,000. Conservative on purpose; payload, winds and runway length decide it on the day.

Every route

Every private jet route from and to Louisville

One-way estimates by jet size, grouped by region, nearest first. Flight time is for the jet size each trip usually calls for; “nonstop in” is the smallest size that makes it without a stop; the clock is the time difference at the other end.

Private jet routes from Louisville

Southeast23 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Southeast: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to NashvilleNashville, TN40m light · nonstop in light · −1 h40mlightLight−1 h$5k–$6k$6k–$6.5k$7k–$8k$8.5k–$10k$5k–$6k
Louisville to KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN45m light · nonstop in light45mlightLightSame$5.5k–$7k$6.5k–$7.5k$8k–$9k$9.5k–$11k$5.5k–$7k
Louisville to ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN45m light · nonstop in light45mlightLightSame$6k–$7.5k$7k–$8k$9k–$9.5k$10.5k–$12k$6k–$7.5k
Louisville to AshevilleAsheville, NC55m light · nonstop in light55mlightLightSame$6.5k–$8.5k$8k–$9k$10k–$10.5k$11.5k–$13k$6.5k–$8.5k
Louisville to Greenville, SCGreenville, SC1h 00m light · nonstop in light1h 00mlightLightSame$7.5k–$9.5k$9k–$10k$11k–$11.5k$12.5k–$14.5k$7.5k–$9.5k

Midwest19 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Midwest: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN35m light · nonstop in light35mlightLightSame$4k–$5.5k$5k–$5.5k$6.5k–$7k$7.5k–$8.5k$4k–$5.5k
Louisville to ColumbusColumbus, OH45m light · nonstop in light45mlightLightSame$5.5k–$7k$7k–$7.5k$8.5k–$9k$10k–$11.5k$5.5k–$7k
Louisville to South BendSouth Bend, IN50m light · nonstop in light50mlightLightSame$6.5k–$8k$7.5k–$8.5k$9.5k–$10.5k$11k–$13k$6.5k–$8k
Louisville to St. LouisSt. Louis, MO50m light · nonstop in light · −1 h50mlightLight−1 h$6.5k–$8.5k$8k–$9k$9.5k–$10.5k$11.5k–$13k$6.5k–$8.5k
Louisville to ChicagoChicago, IL55m light · nonstop in light · −1 h55mlightLight−1 h$7k–$8.5k$8k–$9k$10k–$11k$12k–$13.5k$7k–$8.5k

Northeast19 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Northeast: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to PittsburghPittsburgh, PA1h 05m light · nonstop in light1h 05mlightLightSame$8k–$10k$9.5k–$10.5k$11.5k–$12.5k$13.5k–$15.5k$8k–$10k
Louisville to BuffaloBuffalo, NY1h 25m light · nonstop in light1h 25mlightLightSame$10.5k–$13.5k$12.5k–$14k$15.5k–$17k$18k–$20.5k$10.5k–$13.5k
Louisville to RochesterRochester, NY1h 30m light · nonstop in light1h 30mlightLightSame$11.5k–$14.5k$13.5k–$15k$16.5k–$18k$19.5k–$22.5k$11.5k–$14.5k
Louisville to PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA1h 35m light · nonstop in light1h 35mlightLightSame$12.5k–$15.5k$14.5k–$16.5k$18k–$19.5k$20.5k–$23.5k$12.5k–$15.5k
Louisville to Atlantic CityAtlantic City, NJ1h 40m light · nonstop in light1h 40mlightLightSame$12.5k–$16k$15k–$16.5k$18k–$20k$21k–$24.5k$12.5k–$16k

Mid-Atlantic4 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Mid-Atlantic: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to Washington, DCWashington, DC1h 20m light · nonstop in light1h 20mlightLightSame$10k–$12.5k$12k–$13k$14.5k–$15.5k$17k–$19.5k$10k–$12.5k
Louisville to RichmondRichmond, VA1h 20m light · nonstop in light1h 20mlightLightSame$10k–$13k$12k–$13.5k$14.5k–$16k$17k–$19.5k$10k–$13k
Louisville to BaltimoreBaltimore, MD1h 25m light · nonstop in light1h 25mlightLightSame$10.5k–$13.5k$12.5k–$14k$15.5k–$17k$18k–$20.5k$10.5k–$13.5k
Louisville to NorfolkNorfolk, VA1h 30m light · nonstop in light1h 30mlightLightSame$11k–$14k$13.5k–$15k$16.5k–$18k$19k–$22k$11k–$14k

Canada13 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Canada: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to TorontoToronto, Canada1h 25m light · nonstop in light1h 25mlightLightSame$10.5k–$13.5k$12.5k–$14k$15.5k–$17k$18k–$21k$10.5k–$13.5k
Louisville to OttawaOttawa, Canada1h 55m light · nonstop in light1h 55mlightLightSame$14.5k–$18k$17k–$19k$21k–$22.5k$24k–$28k$14.5k–$18k
Louisville to MontrealMontreal, Canada2h 05m light · nonstop in light2h 05mlightLightSame$15.5k–$20k$18.5k–$20.5k$23k–$25k$26.5k–$30.5k$15.5k–$20k
Louisville to Mont-TremblantMont-Tremblant, Canada2h 05m light · nonstop in light2h 05mlightLightSame$16k–$20k$18.5k–$21k$23k–$25k$26.5k–$30.5k$16k–$20k
Louisville to Quebec CityQuebec City, Canada2h 25m light · nonstop in light2h 25mlightLightSame$18k–$23k$21.5k–$24k$26.5k–$28.5k$30.5k–$35k$18k–$23k

Florida17 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Florida: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to DestinDestin, FL1h 30m light · nonstop in light · −1 h1h 30mlightLight−1 h$11.5k–$14.5k$13.5k–$15k$16.5k–$18k$19k–$22k$11.5k–$14.5k
Louisville to PensacolaPensacola, FL1h 30m light · nonstop in light · −1 h1h 30mlightLight−1 h$11.5k–$14.5k$13.5k–$15k$16.5k–$18k$19.5k–$22k$11.5k–$14.5k
Louisville to TallahasseeTallahassee, FL1h 30m light · nonstop in light1h 30mlightLightSame$11.5k–$14.5k$13.5k–$15k$16.5k–$18k$19.5k–$22k$11.5k–$14.5k
Louisville to JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL1h 35m light · nonstop in light1h 35mlightLightSame$12k–$15.5k$14.5k–$16k$17.5k–$19k$20.5k–$23.5k$12k–$15.5k
Louisville to GainesvilleGainesville, FL1h 40m light · nonstop in light1h 40mlightLightSame$12.5k–$16k$15k–$17k$18.5k–$20k$21.5k–$24.5k$12.5k–$16k

Texas and Oklahoma11 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Texas and Oklahoma: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to TulsaTulsa, OK1h 35m light · nonstop in light · −1 h1h 35mlightLight−1 h$12k–$15k$14k–$16k$17.5k–$19k$20.5k–$23.5k$12k–$15k
Louisville to Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK1h 50m light · nonstop in light · −1 h1h 50mlightLight−1 h$14k–$17.5k$16.5k–$18.5k$20k–$22k$23.5k–$26.5k$14k–$17.5k
Louisville to DallasDallas, TX1h 55m light · nonstop in light · −1 h1h 55mlightLight−1 h$14.5k–$18.5k$17k–$19k$21k–$23k$24.5k–$28k$14.5k–$18.5k
Louisville to HoustonHouston, TX2h 05m light · nonstop in light · −1 h2h 05mlightLight−1 h$16k–$20k$18.5k–$21k$23k–$25k$26.5k–$30.5k$16k–$20k
Louisville to AustinAustin, TX2h 15m light · nonstop in light · −1 h2h 15mlightLight−1 h$17k–$21.5k$20k–$22.5k$24.5k–$27k$28.5k–$33k$17k–$21.5k

Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda32 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to Grand BahamaGrand Bahama, Bahamas2h 20m light · nonstop in light2h 20mlightLightSame$17.5k–$22k$20.5k–$23k$25.5k–$27.5k$29.5k–$33.5k$17.5k–$22k
Louisville to BiminiBimini, Bahamas2h 25m light · nonstop in light2h 25mlightLightSame$18k–$23k$21.5k–$24k$26.5k–$28.5k$30.5k–$35k$18k–$23k
Louisville to AbacoAbaco, Bahamas2h 25m light · nonstop in light2h 25mlightLightSame$18.5k–$23k$21.5k–$24k$26.5k–$29k$30.5k–$35k$18.5k–$23k
Louisville to EleutheraEleuthera, Bahamas2h 25m midsize · nonstop in light2h 25mmidsizeLightSame$19.5k–$25k$23k–$25.5k$28.5k–$31k$33k–$37.5k$23k–$25.5k
Louisville to NassauNassau, Bahamas2h 25m midsize · nonstop in light2h 25mmidsizeLightSame$19.5k–$25k$23k–$25.5k$28.5k–$31k$33k–$37.5k$23k–$25.5k

Mountain West17 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Mountain West: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO2h 25m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 25mmidsizeLight−2 h$19.5k–$25k$23k–$25.5k$28.5k–$31k$33k–$37.5k$23k–$25.5k
Louisville to DenverDenver, CO2h 25m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 25mmidsizeLight−2 h$19.5k–$25k$23k–$26k$28.5k–$31k$33k–$38k$23k–$26k
Louisville to AspenAspen, CO2h 40m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 40mmidsizeLight−2 h$21.5k–$27.5k$25k–$28k$31k–$34k$36k–$41.5k$25k–$28k
Louisville to VailVail, CO2h 40m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 40mmidsizeLight−2 h$21.5k–$27.5k$25k–$28k$31k–$34k$36k–$41.5k$25k–$28k
Louisville to Crested ButteCrested Butte, CO2h 40m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 40mmidsizeLight−2 h$21.5k–$27.5k$25k–$28.5k$31k–$34k$36k–$41.5k$25k–$28.5k

Southwest8 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Southwest: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to TaosTaos, NM2h 35m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 35mmidsizeLight−2 h$21k–$26.5k$24.5k–$27.5k$30k–$33k$35k–$40k$24.5k–$27.5k
Louisville to Santa FeSanta Fe, NM2h 40m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 40mmidsizeLight−2 h$21.5k–$27k$25k–$28k$31k–$33.5k$36k–$41k$25k–$28k
Louisville to AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM2h 45m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 h2h 45mmidsizeLight−2 h$22k–$28k$25.5k–$29k$32k–$35k$37k–$42.5k$25.5k–$29k
Louisville to SedonaSedona, AZ3h 20m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 to −3 h3h 20mmidsizeLight−2 to −3 h$27k–$34k$31k–$35k$39k–$42.5k$45k–$51k$31k–$35k
Louisville to TucsonTucson, AZ3h 20m midsize · nonstop in light · −2 to −3 h3h 20mmidsizeLight−2 to −3 h$27.5k–$34.5k$31.5k–$35.5k$39.5k–$43k$45.5k–$52k$31.5k–$35.5k

Mexico14 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Mexico: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to CancúnCancún, Mexico2h 45m midsize · nonstop in light · 0 to −1 h2h 45mmidsizeLight0 to −1 h$22.5k–$28.5k$26k–$29k$32k–$35k$37k–$42.5k$26k–$29k
Louisville to MonterreyMonterrey, Mexico2h 45m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 to −2 h2h 45mmidsizeLight−1 to −2 h$22.5k–$28.5k$26k–$29.5k$32.5k–$35.5k$37.5k–$43k$26k–$29.5k
Louisville to MéridaMérida, Mexico2h 50m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 to −2 h2h 50mmidsizeLight−1 to −2 h$23k–$29k$26.5k–$30k$33k–$36k$38k–$43.5k$26.5k–$30k
Louisville to CozumelCozumel, Mexico2h 50m midsize · nonstop in light · 0 to −1 h2h 50mmidsizeLight0 to −1 h$23k–$29k$26.5k–$30k$33k–$36k$38.5k–$44k$26.5k–$30k
Louisville to TulumTulum, Mexico2h 55m midsize · nonstop in light · 0 to −1 h2h 55mmidsizeLight0 to −1 h$23.5k–$29.5k$27k–$30.5k$33.5k–$36.5k$39k–$45k$27k–$30.5k

Central America8 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Central America: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to Belize CityBelize City, Belize3h 15m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 to −2 h3h 15mmidsizeLight−1 to −2 h$26.5k–$33.5k$30.5k–$34.5k$38k–$42k$44k–$51k$30.5k–$34.5k
Louisville to RoatánRoatán, Honduras3h 25m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 to −2 h3h 25mmidsizeLight−1 to −2 h$28k–$35.5k$32k–$36.5k$39.5k–$44k$46.5k–$53k$32k–$36.5k
Louisville to Guatemala CityGuatemala City, Guatemala3h 45m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 to −2 h3h 45mmidsizeLight−1 to −2 h$30.5k–$38.5k$34.5k–$39.5k$43k–$48k$50k–$58k$34.5k–$39.5k
Louisville to San SalvadorSan Salvador, El Salvador3h 50m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 to −2 h3h 50mmidsizeLight−1 to −2 h$31.5k–$40k$36k–$41k$44.5k–$49.5k$52k–$60k$36k–$41k
Louisville to ManaguaManagua, Nicaragua4h 00m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 to −2 h4h 00mmidsizeLight−1 to −2 h$32.5k–$41.5k$37.5k–$42.5k$46.5k–$52k$54k–$62k$37.5k–$42.5k

West Coast18 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, West Coast: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to SpokaneSpokane, WA3h 50m midsize · nonstop in light · −3 h3h 50mmidsizeLight−3 h$31.5k–$40k$36k–$41k$45k–$49k$52k–$60k$36k–$41k
Louisville to Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CA3h 55m midsize · nonstop in light · −3 h3h 55mmidsizeLight−3 h$31.5k–$40k$36k–$41.5k$45.5k–$49.5k$53k–$60k$36k–$41.5k
Louisville to Mammoth LakesMammoth Lakes, CA4h 00m midsize · nonstop in light · −3 h4h 00mmidsizeLight−3 h$32.5k–$41.5k$37.5k–$42.5k$47k–$51k$54k–$62k$37.5k–$42.5k
Louisville to San DiegoSan Diego, CA4h 00m midsize · nonstop in light · −3 h4h 00mmidsizeLight−3 h$33k–$41.5k$37.5k–$42.5k$47k–$51k$54k–$62k$37.5k–$42.5k
Louisville to Orange CountyOrange County, CA4h 05m midsize · nonstop in light · −3 h4h 05mmidsizeLight−3 h$33k–$42k$37.5k–$43k$47.5k–$52k$55k–$63k$37.5k–$43k

Hawaii and Alaska8 routes

Private jet routes from Louisville, Hawaii and Alaska: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
Louisville to JuneauJuneau, AK5h 30m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · −4 h5h 30msuper-midSuper-mid−4 h$48k–$61k+1 stop$55k–$63k+1 stop$65k–$72k$76k–$87k$65k–$72k
Louisville to FairbanksFairbanks, AK6h 30m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · −4 h6h 30msuper-midSuper-mid−4 h$56k–$71k+1 stop$64k–$73k+1 stop$77k–$85k$89k–$103k$77k–$85k
Louisville to AnchorageAnchorage, AK6h 20m large · nonstop in super-mid · −4 h6h 20mlargeSuper-mid−4 h$57k–$73k+1 stop$66k–$75k+1 stop$78k–$86k$91k–$104k$91k–$104k
Louisville to MauiMaui, HI8h 40m large · nonstop in large · −5 to −6 h8h 40mlargeLarge−5 to −6 h––$110k–$122k+1 stop$124k–$142k$124k–$142k
Louisville to KonaKona, HI8h 40m large · nonstop in large · −5 to −6 h8h 40mlargeLarge−5 to −6 h––$111k–$123k+1 stop$125k–$143k$125k–$143k

CRAFT Fleet Jet Card

What 25 card hours buy from Louisville

  • Louisville to Chicago4.0 billed hours a round trip6round trips
  • Louisville to Atlanta4.0 billed hours a round trip6round trips
  • Louisville to Washington, DC4.0 billed hours a round trip6round trips
  • Louisville to Columbus4.0 billed hours a round trip6round trips
  • Louisville to St. Louis4.0 billed hours a round trip6round trips
  • Louisville to New York4.0 billed hours a round trip6round trips

The 25-hour CRAFT Fleet Jet Card is $323,750 at $12,950 an hour, fuel and FET included, on a Challenger 300 or 350. It bills flight time plus 12 minutes of taxi a leg, at least 2 hours a day, with no per-leg minimum.

No ferry or repositioning fees anywhere in the lower 48. The Caribbean, Mexico and Canada add repositioning at $4,000 an hour plus handling; Hawaii and Alaska are quoted per trip.

Round trips here fly out and back on different days, each day with its own minimum. Peak days and short-notice callout cost more.

The card, rate by rate

Louisville private jet charter: questions

How much does a private jet from Louisville cost?

About $7,000 to $8,500 one way to Chicago on a light jet; $13,500 to $17,000 one way to New York on a light jet; $38,000 to $43,500 one way to Los Angeles on a midsize jet. Across all 211 destinations we price from Louisville, one-way estimates run from about $4,000 (Indianapolis) to $104,000 (Anchorage). These are estimates from published jet card rates times the flight time, not quotes: minimums, peak days and airport fees change the final price.

How much is a 2-hour private jet flight from Louisville?

About $15,000 to $19,000 in a light jet, $19,000 to $21,000 in a midsize jet, $24,000 to $26,000 in a super-midsize jet, $29,000 to $33,000 in a large jet: two hours times the published hourly rates, before minimums. About two hours from Louisville: Palm Beach, Dallas and Boston.

How much is a private jet from Louisville to Las Vegas?

About $34,000 to $38,500 one way on a midsize jet, 3 hours 40 minutes nonstop for 1,620 miles. A round trip on different days is about twice that. An estimate from published rates, not a quote.

How much is a private jet from Louisville to Chicago?

About $7,000 to $8,500 one way on a light jet, 55 minutes nonstop for 272 miles. A round trip on different days is about twice that. An estimate from published rates, not a quote.

Where do private jets fly from in Louisville?

We price Louisville from SDF (Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport). The airport changes the price and the drive, so ask about each when you book.

How far can a private jet fly nonstop from Louisville?

By our conservative range assumptions, a light jet (about 1,700 nautical miles) reaches 187 of 211 destinations, the farthest being San José; a midsize jet (about 2,000 nautical miles) reaches 200 of 211 destinations, the farthest being St Vincent; a super-midsize jet (about 3,000 nautical miles) reaches 206 of 211 destinations, the farthest being Anchorage; a large jet (about 4,000 nautical miles) reaches 211 of 211 destinations, the farthest being Kauai. Beyond that, plan a fuel stop. Payload, winds and runway length decide it on the day.

What's the lowest-cost way to fly private from Louisville?

Fly the smallest jet that makes the trip nonstop (a light jet covers 187 of these routes), avoid peak days, and compare one-way pricing with a round trip. A jet card fixes the hourly rate ahead of time; compare cards within one jet size. For a super-midsize jet, CRAFT's is $12,950 an hour on the 25-hour card, fuel and FET included, on a Challenger 350. Empty legs and shared flights exist, but they run on someone else's schedule. No estimate here is a guaranteed price.

Can I fly private from Louisville to Mexico or the Caribbean?

Yes. 64 of the routes on this page cross a border, including Los Cabos (3h 55m, nonstop in a light jet), Nassau (2h 25m, nonstop in a light jet) and Tortola (4h 10m, nonstop in a light jet). An international flight clears customs at an airport of entry and everyone needs a passport. CRAFT's card rate covers the lower 48; Caribbean, Mexico and Canada trips add repositioning at $4,000 an hour plus handling.

How close is Louisville's airport to Churchill Downs?

The FAA describes Churchill Downs as about 2 nautical miles northwest of SDF. Expect helicopter and blimp activity near the track during Derby week.

Is there a reservation program for private jets at the Kentucky Derby?

The FAA publishes special air traffic procedures for SDF, LOU and JVY during Derby week, with possible departure clearance times and holding when demand exceeds capacity. Arrange FBO parking in advance and file flight plans before departure, since air-filed plans may not be accepted.

Can I clear customs at SDF?

Yes. SDF is a customs landing rights airport with a 24-hour tower.

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