Dallas-Fort Worth to Indianapolis (DFW–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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761 mi airlines 95/wk
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AA2180
AA American
7M8
7:30 AM
MDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA1506
AA American
738
7:30 AM
MDT TA
10:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS4077
AS Alaska
7M8
7:30 AM
MDT TB
10:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA2191
AA American
321
11:33 AM
MDT
2:46 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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F93202
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:10 PM
MDT TE
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2710
AA American
321
12:13 PM
MDT TC
3:18 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA2176
AA American
738
2:51 PM
MDT
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA1505
AA American
738
3:16 PM
MDT TC
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4396
AS Alaska
738
3:21 PM
MDT TC
6:32 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4509
AS Alaska
738
3:21 PM
MDT TC
6:32 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA2800
AA American
738
5:56 PM
MDT
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2620
AA American
738
6:49 PM
MDT TC
9:58 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2711
AA American
738
8:45 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4160
AY Finnair
738
8:45 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA766
AA American
738
8:46 PM
MDT
11:57 PM+1
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4220
AS Alaska
738
8:46 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4306
AS Alaska
738
5:49 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4357
AS Alaska
738
5:49 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2782
AA American
738
5:49 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1296
AA American
738
7:30 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1640
AA American
738
7:40 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SY8690
SY Sun Country
738
8:20 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AY5681
AY Finnair
B38M
11:45 AM
EDT
1:22 PM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4077
AS Alaska
7M8
11:45 AM
EDT
1:22 PM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2180
AA American
7M8
11:49 AM
EDT
1:18 PM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1506
AA American
738
12:55 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2191
AA American
321
3:36 PM
EDT
5:09 PM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93203
F9 Frontier
A21N
3:57 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2710
AA American
321
5:44 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
MDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2176
AA American
738
6:56 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1505
AA American
738
7:39 PM
EDT
12:54 AM+1
MDT
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4396
AS Alaska
321
8:12 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Indianapolis
5 carriers, 95 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 95 Flights/wk 761 mi 1h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 92 1-stop hubs

DFW–IND is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 68 321, 738, 7M8 1h05-2h16 52% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 738, 7M8 2h11-2h13 52% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 4 A20N 2h10 52%
AY Finnair 2 738 2h14 52% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 52%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + AY (91 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + SY (5 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to IND direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
95
Outbound / wk
95
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,738
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
DFW → IND
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
55%
Return
IND → DFW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric DFW→IND DAL→IND
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 4
Weekly flights 95 28
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Indianapolis is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 2h 16m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,224 km
Flight time1h 5m to 2h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights95 out / 95 return
1-stop connections92 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 2h 16m. The route covers 761 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 95 nonstop flights per week from DFW to IND. The return direction has about 95 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, CMI, COU, CLL, DSM, HSV, MKE, CMH, OMA, PIE, XNA, TEB, SFB, TLH, HPN, CLE, CAE, SCF, RIL, CHA, APF, BED, CHS, BHM, FSD, HVN, ORF, YYZ, MDT, PBI, YUL, ABQ, BZN, OPF, PVR, BDL, BUR, SNA, MYR, FAT, AUA, STT, PLS, JFK, ANC, MDW, IAH, AUS, FLL, SAV, MCI, MSP, EWR, CLT, ATL, BNA, LUX, DCA, HOU, ORD, JAX, DEN, SRQ, STL, VPS, RDU, TPA, MCO, SLC, DTW, MIA, SJU, PHL, RSW, SMF, HHN, IAD, ECP, BWI, PHX, LGA, LAX, LAS, BOS, SFO, SAN, CUN, SEA, EYW, SUS, SJD and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from IND to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DFW to IND

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to IND ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 190 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).