Detroit to Indianapolis (DTW–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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231 mi airlines 96/wk
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DL5227
DL Delta
CR9
8:30 AM
EDT TM
9:49 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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DL5244
DL Delta
CR7
8:32 AM
EDT TM
9:51 AM
EDT
1h 19m
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DL5817
DL Delta
E75
10:00 AM
EDT TM
11:14 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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DL4095
DL Delta
CR9
12:15 PM
EDT TM
1:28 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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DL3879
DL Delta
CR9
1:36 PM
EDT TM
2:47 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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DL3969
DL Delta
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT TM
3:16 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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AF2204
AF Air France
CR9
3:52 PM
EDT TM
5:05 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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DL4139
DL Delta
CR9
4:02 PM
EDT TM
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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AF2340
AF Air France
CR9
4:02 PM
EDT TM
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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DL5470
DL Delta
CR7
4:06 PM
EDT TM
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL3872
DL Delta
CR9
4:06 PM
EDT TM
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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AF2189
AF Air France
CR7
4:06 PM
EDT TM
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL4121
DL Delta
CR9
7:58 PM
EDT TM
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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DL4812
DL Delta
CR9
7:58 PM
EDT TM
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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AM3561
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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AM3187
AM Aeromexi
CR9
10:50 PM
EDT TM
12:02 AM+1
EDT
1h 12m
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AM3209
AM Aeromexi
CR9
10:52 PM
EDT TM
12:07 AM+1
EDT
1h 15m
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DL3926
DL Delta
CR9
6:13 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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AM3747
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:13 AM
EDT
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 16m
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AM3781
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:13 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL4826
DL Delta
CR9
6:13 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL3668
DL Delta
CR9
6:13 AM
EDT
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL4897
DL Delta
CR9
8:00 AM
EDT TM
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL5227
DL Delta
CR9
10:29 AM
EDT
11:43 AM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL5244
DL Delta
CR7
10:32 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL5817
DL Delta
E75
12:17 PM
EDT
1:28 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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DL5848
DL Delta
E75S
12:19 PM
EDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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DL4095
DL Delta
CR9
2:08 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL3879
DL Delta
CR9
3:27 PM
EDT TM
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL3969
DL Delta
CR9
3:56 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL4139
DL Delta
CR9
5:58 PM
EDT
7:14 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL5470
DL Delta
CR7
6:00 PM
EDT TM
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AF2643
AF Air France
CR7
6:00 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL3872
DL Delta
CR9
7:35 PM
EDT
8:51 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Indianapolis
3 carriers, 96 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 96 Flights/wk 231 mi 1h 11m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

DTW–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 231 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 68 CR7, CR9, E75 1h11-1h19 50% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 17 CR9 1h12-1h15 50% SkyTeam
AF Air France 11 CR7, CR9 1h12-1h16 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
E75 Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (96 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to IND direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
96
Outbound / wk
104
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,772
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
DTW → IND
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
51%
Return
IND → DTW
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric DTW→IND CLE→IND
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 96 1
Flight time 1h 11m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
231 mi / 371 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m to 1h 19m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance231 mi / 371 km
Flight time1h 11m to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights96 out / 104 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 11m to 1h 19m. The route covers 231 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 96 nonstop flights per week from DTW to IND. The return direction has about 104 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CLE, MKE, JVL, DSM, HSV, YYZ, FRG, ORF, XNA, HPN, MDT, OMA, CHA, CHS, YUL, BHM, BDL, PBI, MYR, PVR, SNA, PLS, SJU, ORD, ATL, IAD, BWI, CLT, EWR, ANC, MDW, BOS, MSP, PHL, DCA, BNA, LGA, SAV, MCO, TPA, IAH, DFW, SMF, RSW, AUS, STL, MCI, MIA, PHX, DEN, FLL, SFO, JFK, SRQ, LAX, JAX, SAN, SLC, LAS, RDU, CUN, SEA, SJD and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 DTW to IND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to IND ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 231 miles (371 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 200 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).