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

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UA6162
UA United
E7W
7:25 AM
CDT TB
10:48 AM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1687
UA United
739
12:27 PM
CDT TC
3:49 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA4076
UA United
E7W
5:22 PM
CDT TB
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA465
UA United
739
6:10 PM
CDT TC
9:32 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6117
EK Emirates
E7W
8:04 PM
CDT TA
11:30 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4078
UA United
E7W
11:53 PM
CDT TB
3:04 AM+1
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA4059
UA United
E7W
6:44 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA6146
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA1719
UA United
739
7:00 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA6172
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
EDT
10:56 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA2181
UA United
739
9:24 AM
EDT
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4038
UA United
E7W
9:24 AM
EDT
11:12 AM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA3989
UA United
E75L
1:24 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1420
UA United
739
6:58 PM
EDT
8:15 PM
CDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 845 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead 77 1-stop hubs

IAH–IND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 845 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 35 739, E7W 2h11-2h26 62% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 E7W 2h26 62%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (35 flights/wk, 83%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to IND direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,240
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
IAH → IND
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
84%
Return
IND → IAH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric IAH→IND HOU→IND CLL→IND
Distance from IAH 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 42 24 1
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 15m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
845 mi / 1,360 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m to 2h 26m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance845 mi / 1,360 km
Flight time2h 11m to 2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 44 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 2h 11m to 2h 26m. The route covers 845 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from IAH to IND. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, LUK, HSV, CAK, CMH, DSM, MKE, DAL, OMA, XNA, CHA, CLE, CHS, SFB, BHM, APF, ORF, YYZ, PBI, FRG, SCF, YUL, PVR, BZN, ABQ, SNA, FAT, BUR, SMF, PLS, STT, AUA, SJU, ANC, ECP, MSP, SLC, DEN, ORD, SAV, DFW, BNA, DTW, FLL, AUS, ATL, RSW, MCI, BWI, IAD, SRQ, LUX, PHX, MCO, CLT, LAX, MIA, STL, PHL, HHN, TPA, DCA, JAX, LGA, SFO, EWR, MDW, SEA, LAS, BOS, SAN, JFK, RDU, EYW, CUN, SJD and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from IND to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAH to IND

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to IND ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 845 miles (1,360 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).