Denver to Indianapolis (DEN–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4714
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
MDT
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 25m
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WN1428
WN Southwest
738
8:29 AM
MDT
12:52 PM
EDT
2h 23m
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WN2538
WN Southwest
B38M
8:40 AM
MDT
12:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN3050
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 AM
MDT
1:15 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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UA1522
UA United
738
9:58 AM
MDT
2:36 PM
EDT
2h 38m
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UA548
UA United
320
10:06 AM
MDT
2:38 PM
EDT
2h 32m
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AC3434
AC Air Canada
320
10:06 AM
MDT
2:38 PM
EDT
2h 32m
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WN5090
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
MDT
2:50 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN702
WN Southwest
7S7
11:44 AM
MDT
4:08 PM
EDT
2h 24m
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WN2595
WN Southwest
7M8
12:40 PM
MDT
5:00 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN3011
WN Southwest
7M8
1:15 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN1312
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN3658
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN1892
WN Southwest
73H
2:20 PM
MDT
6:40 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN2930
WN Southwest
73H
3:40 PM
MDT
8:05 PM
EDT
2h 25m
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F92348
F9 Frontier
321
4:03 PM
MDT
8:30 PM
EDT
2h 27m
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WN2540
WN Southwest
738
4:55 PM
MDT
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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WN3847
WN Southwest
B38M
5:05 PM
MDT
9:54 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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WN8870
WN Southwest
B38M
5:09 PM
MDT
9:26 PM
EDT
2h 17m
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AC4142
AC Air Canada
738
5:44 PM
MDT
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 31m
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UA1199
UA United
739
5:49 PM
MDT
10:20 PM
EDT
2h 31m
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WN1893
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 PM
MDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN549
WN Southwest
73H
7:05 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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WN2548
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
MDT
2h 45m
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WN2571
WN Southwest
737
7:39 AM
EDT
8:14 AM
MDT
2h 35m
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AC3743
AC Air Canada
738
8:52 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
MDT
3h 3m
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UA1607
UA United
739
9:00 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
MDT
3h 3m
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WN148
WN Southwest
7M8
9:25 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN5098
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN389
WN Southwest
7S7
10:35 AM
EDT
11:20 AM
MDT
2h 45m
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WN479
WN Southwest
737
11:39 AM
EDT
12:23 PM
MDT
2h 44m
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WN924
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
EDT
1:10 PM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN3908
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN3961
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN2213
WN Southwest
737
3:20 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
MDT
2h 50m
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UA377
UA United
738
3:38 PM
EDT
4:39 PM
MDT
3h 1m
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UA2644
UA United
320
3:40 PM
EDT
4:52 PM
MDT
3h 12m
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WN1921
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
MDT
2h 45m
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WN5092
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
MDT
2h 55m
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WN2680
WN Southwest
7S7
6:24 PM
EDT
6:54 PM
MDT
2h 30m
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WN1545
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN3209
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
MDT
2h 45m
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WN298
WN Southwest
737
7:20 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN1700
WN Southwest
7M8
7:44 PM
EDT
8:24 PM
MDT
2h 40m
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F92347
F9 Frontier
32Q
8:39 PM
EDT
9:33 PM
MDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Indianapolis
6 carriers, 98 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 974 mi 2h 15m nonstop +2h ahead 75 1-stop hubs

DEN–IND is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 974 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 56 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h15-2h49 63%
UA United Airlines 21 320, 738, 739 2h31-2h38 63% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 320, 738 2h31-2h32 63% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 7 321 2h27 63%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 63% SkyTeam
KG Key Lime Air 1 63%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
321 Airbus A321 – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + KG + WN (64 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (35 flights/wk, 35%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 1%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to IND direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
23
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
91
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,369
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → IND
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
86%
Return
IND → DEN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → IND delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Indianapolis is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
974 mi / 1,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 49m.
Getting to DEN

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

Key statistics for the Denver to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance974 mi / 1,568 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 49m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights98 out / 91 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 49m. The route covers 974 miles.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from DEN to IND. The return direction has about 91 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COU, RIL, HSV, DSM, OMA, MKE, SUS, CMH, PDK, FSD, CLE, XNA, SCF, BZN, VNY, YYZ, BHM, TEB, ORF, CHS, BED, ABQ, YUL, BUR, SNA, SMF, FAT, PBI, LGB, PVR, BDL, SJU, ANC, DAL, DCA, HOU, ATL, SLC, JAX, ORD, DFW, IAH, MDW, BWI, BNA, DTW, AUS, CLT, STL, MCI, PHX, EWR, JFK, TPA, MCO, MSP, SFO, MIA, LAX, LAS, IAD, SRQ, BOS, RSW, SAN, SAV, FLL, PHL, LGA, SEA, RDU, CUN, SJD, ECP and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from IND to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to IND

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Key Lime Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to IND ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,568 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 189 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via COU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.