Detroit to Indianapolis (DTW–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.
DTW–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 231 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 65 | CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h14-1h21 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→IND | YQG→IND | FNT→IND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 142 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 0h 52m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to IND
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 142 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to IND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to IND is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 231 miles (371 km). There are approximately 142 weekly flights outbound and 188 return, totaling 330 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Flint (FNT) and Lansing (LAN).