Denver to Indianapolis (DEN–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–IND is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 974 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 36 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h20-2h35 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 16 | 738, 739 | 2h32-2h37 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A20N | 2h37 | – | Y4 | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Denver
| Metric | DEN→IND | BJC→IND | ASE→IND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 1h 56m | 2h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Indianapolis.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–IND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to IND
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Key Lime Air. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to IND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to IND is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,568 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Chicago Midway and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC) and Aspen (ASE).