Houston to Indianapolis (HOU–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HOU Airport Page →
862 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 20m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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WN1599
WN Southwest
73H
10:20 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
EDT
2h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
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WN1988
WN Southwest
738
12:10 PM
CDT T4
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1989
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 PM
CDT
12:15 AM+1
EDT
2h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4645
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
CDT
2h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN644
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3592
WN Southwest
73H
3:30 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2124
WN Southwest
737
8:20 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN2495
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 55m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis flights
DAL Dallas 4h 1m CWGEJALBQ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis flights
AUS Austin 4h 5m LXJWN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Indianapolis flights
MDW Chicago 4h 12m WN → JLGWN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 26m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 26m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 15m WN → AA New Orleans (MSY) to Indianapolis flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 5h 25m WN → G4WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Indianapolis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 48m WN → AAF9WN Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis flights
SAV Savannah 5h 49m WN → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 862 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 862 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Indianapolis (IND) Indianapolis to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 738, 73H, 7S7 2h20 52% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to IND direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BNA ~3h 55m DAL ~4h 1m AUS ~4h 5m MDW ~4h 12m ATL ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,803
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → IND
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
84%
Return
IND → HOU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric HOU→IND IAH→IND CLL→IND
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 12 70 –
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 9m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 52% – –
Houston (IAH) to Indianapolis flights · College Station (CLL) to Indianapolis flights · Austin (AUS) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
862 mi / 1,387 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance862 mi / 1,387 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 862 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to IND: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Austin Bergstrom.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from IND to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and AUS. 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 HOU to IND

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to IND is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 862 miles (1,387 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).