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

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WN336
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 AM
CDT
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN3346
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
CDT T4
2:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2327
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2140
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 PM
CDT T4
11:50 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1747
WN Southwest
7S7
1:47 AM
EDT
3:18 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN1504
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN163
WN Southwest
B38M
12:00 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN5095
WN Southwest
73H
4:10 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN754
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 862 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

HOU–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 862 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 24 7M8 2h15 81%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (24 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, HOU to IND direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to IND.
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One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,711
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
HOU → IND
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
84%
Return
IND → HOU
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → IND delays →

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 2 1
Weekly flights 24 42 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 11m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

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 15m.

HOU–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance862 mi / 1,387 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 26 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 862 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from HOU to IND. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, CMI, LUK, MKC, DSM, JWN, CMH, YIP, CLE, OMA, RST, CHS, BHM, PBI, SRQ, IAD, OPF, RSW, HPN, TEB, MSP, APF, YYZ, OXC, RIL, EWR, SCF, HVN, PHL, PVR, BZN, ABQ, VNY, SNA, BUR, LGB, IAH, SEA, SJU, SFO, ECP, DAL, STL, SLC, ATL, JAX, MDW, BWI, DFW, BNA, MCO, DCA, AUS, MIA, TPA, MCI, DEN, VPS, LAS, FLL, PHX, SMF, LGA, SAN, SAV, LAX, RDU, SJD and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to IND ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 862 miles (1,387 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).