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Private Jet Charter Columbus (LCK) to Louisville (SDF)

Fly privately from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), a 304 km (164 nm) flight, from 45m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,300 all-in.

Distance
304 km
Fastest
45m
From
$4,300
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Columbus to Louisville?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    54m
    Est. price
    $7,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    50m
    Est. price
    $6,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    49m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    49m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    48m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    46m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 08m
    Est. price
    $4,300

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Columbus to Louisville non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 304 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 18m

about $6,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
57m

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
58m

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
49m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
49m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
49m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Columbus to Louisville in local time

Take off from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) at about 10:45 local time, after 45m in the air. Louisville is on the same time as Columbus.

Return flight: Louisville to Columbus

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Columbus to Louisville price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,000; August is the dearest at about $4,600.
  1. Dec: about $4,600
  2. Jan: about $4,200
  3. Feb: about $4,000
  4. Mar: about $4,300
  5. Apr: about $4,300
  6. May: about $4,300
  7. Jun: about $4,600
  8. Jul: about $4,600
  9. Aug: about $4,600
  10. Sept: about $4,300
  11. Oct: about $4,300

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Columbus and Louisville

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

70private jets at Rickenbacker International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (24% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Columbus

Arrival

65private jets at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (23% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Louisville

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Columbus to Louisville on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
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Empty legs, past year
21 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 27m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 53m door to door

You save 2h 27m each, 9h 47m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Columbus to Louisville cost?

$4,300 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $6,500 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Rickenbacker International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureRickenbacker International Airport (LCK)Columbus, United StatesArrivalLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)Louisville, United States
Fastest flight time: 45mUp to 19 passengers

Columbus to Louisville, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Columbus to Louisville cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 304 km flight from Columbus (LCK) to Louisville (SDF) range from about $4,300 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Louisville by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 45m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Columbus to Louisville non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 304 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Columbus to Louisville?
Right now our empty-leg board has 3 flights leaving the Columbus area and 1 arriving in the Louisville area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Columbus to Louisville?
About $6,500 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Columbus to Louisville?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,000 and August about $4,600. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Columbus?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU): 292, 32 km from LCK. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Columbus.
Which airport do private jets use most near Louisville?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF): 65, so SDF is the main private-jet airport for Louisville. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Louisville.

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Aircraft for Columbus to Louisville

These jets can fly the 304 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Columbus

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More private jet routes to Louisville

Cincinnati (LUK) → Louisville154 kmEvansville (EVV) → Louisville158 kmIndianapolis (IND) → Louisville179 kmDayton (DAY) → Louisville233 kmNashville (BNA) → Louisville242 kmWest Lafayette (LAF) → Louisville270 kmHuntington (HTS) → Louisville278 kmMarion (MWA) → Louisville291 kmPaducah (PAH) → Louisville295 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Columbus and private jet charter in Louisville.

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