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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ6652cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
7:25 AM
CDT TB
10:46 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6162+2
UA United
E75L
7:25 AM
CDT TA
10:46 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA203
UA United
320
7:25 AM
CDT TC
10:51 AM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8203cs
VA Virgin Australia
E75L
7:25 AM
CDT TA
10:46 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA1687+2
UA United
319
12:30 PM
CDT TC
3:52 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8202cs
VA Virgin Australia
739
12:30 PM
CDT TC
3:52 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6132
UA United
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT TB
8:03 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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VA8065+1
VA Virgin Australia
E7W
4:40 PM
CDT TB
8:06 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA465+1
UA United
739
6:10 PM
CDT TC
9:32 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA6189
UA United
E75L
6:21 PM
CDT TA
9:17 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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VA8204+1
VA Virgin Australia
E75L
7:50 PM
CDT TA
11:19 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6117+1
EK Emirates
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT TA
11:19 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1181
UA United
739
9:27 PM
CDT TC
12:32 AM+1
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6660cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
6:45 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8225cs
VA Virgin Australia
E75L
7:00 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4056
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
EDT
8:36 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6146+2
UA United
E75L
7:00 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2358
UA United
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6663cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
9:00 AM
EDT
10:56 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA6223
UA United
E7W
9:25 AM
EDT
11:02 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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VA8228cs
VA Virgin Australia
739
9:29 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2181+2
UA United
739
10:03 AM
EDT
12:09 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8227cs
VA Virgin Australia
E75L
11:43 AM
EDT
1:28 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3989+2
UA United
E75L
11:45 AM
EDT
1:28 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1388
UA United
320
11:50 AM
EDT
1:19 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8226cs
VA Virgin Australia
739
5:10 PM
EDT
6:51 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1420+1
UA United
319
5:10 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 86 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 86 Flights/wk 845 mi 1h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 115 1-stop hubs

IAH–IND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 845 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 115 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 Also: EK, NZ, VA 44 319, 320, 739, E75L, E7W 1h56-2h28 87% Star Alliance EK, NZ, VA
AA American Airlines 1 87% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA, VA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – NZ, UA, VA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK, UA, VA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (44 flights/wk, 98%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
86
Outbound / wk
85
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
115
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,251
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.

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 86 10
Flight time 1h 56m 2h 15m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 87%
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 1h 56m to 2h 29m.
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 time1h 56m to 2h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights86 out / 85 return
1-stop connections115 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 1h 56m to 2h 29m. The route covers 845 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 86 nonstop flights per week from IAH to IND. The return direction has about 85 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SUS, LUK, DAL, TCL, MEM, DAY, AVL, STL, PWK, HSV, CAK, LIT, PDK, CMH, SGF, OMA, PIB, TUL, MDW, SAT, MKE, TYS, CHA, XNA, CLE, ELP, DSM, CHS, MKC, SFB, YIP, YQG, APA, PIT, BHM, BCT, BJC, PIE, APF, RIL, ORF, TEB, HPN, PBI, FRG, RIC, ASE, BDL, ABQ, TUS, PVR, BED, YUL, BZE, SCF, BZN, GCM, VNY, SJD, GDL, PLS, FAT, SNA, LIR, SMF, BUR, MEX, YYZ, SJC, PUJ, STT, AUA, SJU, SLC, ATL, ANC, DEN, DTW, IAD, MSP, ORD, BNA, MIA, AUS, SRQ, JAX, LUX, SAV, CLT, DFW, MCI, TPA, BWI, DCA, HHN, LAX, PHX, BOS, FLL, RSW, PHL, MCO, EWR, CUN, SFO, SEA, LGA, LAS, JFK, ECP, RDU, SAN, EYW and SBN. 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 American Airlines and United Airlines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to IND ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 845 miles (1,360 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).