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

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845 mi airlines charter/private 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VA8203cs
VA Virgin Australia
E7W
7:20 AM
CDT TB
10:48 AM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6652cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
7:20 AM
CDT TA
10:48 AM
EDT
2h 28m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6162+2
UA United
E75L
7:30 AM
CDT TC
10:54 AM
EDT
2h 24m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1687+2
UA United
319
11:48 AM
CDT TC
2:57 PM
EDT
2h 9m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8202cs
VA Virgin Australia
319
11:55 AM
CDT TE
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8065cs
VA Virgin Australia
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT TB
8:03 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6132+1
UA United
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT TA
8:03 PM
EDT
2h 28m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6117+1
EK Emirates
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT TA
11:19 PM
EDT
2h 29m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA465+2
UA United
7M9
7:59 PM
CDT TC
11:26 PM
EDT
2h 27m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8204cs
VA Virgin Australia
738
7:59 PM
CDT TC
11:26 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6660+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
7:00 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 46m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2358+1
UA United
B39M
7:00 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
CDT
2h 28m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8225cs
VA Virgin Australia
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6663+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
9:00 AM
EDT
10:56 AM
CDT
2h 56m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8228cs
VA Virgin Australia
E7W
9:25 AM
EDT
11:02 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6223+1
UA United
E75L
9:25 AM
EDT
11:02 AM
CDT
2h 37m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3989+2
UA United
E7W
11:48 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
CDT
2h 37m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8227cs
VA Virgin Australia
E7W
11:48 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA8226cs
VA Virgin Australia
319
5:26 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1420+1
UA United
319
5:26 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
CDT
2h 42m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
AUS Austin 4h 18m ACCMEK AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 29m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 31m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
ECP Panama City Beach 4h 39m UA WN Panama City Beach (ECP) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 52m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
BNA Nashville 4h 52m CMEKNZ WN Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 55m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 11m AAF9IB AADL Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 17m CMEKNZ WN Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis flights
JAX Jacksonville 5h 19m ACEKNZ G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Indianapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 845 mi 2h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

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 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 28 319, 7M9, E75L, E7W 2h09-2h28 66% Star Alliance EK, NZ, VA
AA American Airlines 0 66% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA, VA
738 Boeing 737-800 – VA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK, NZ, UA, VA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,295
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
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
82%
Return
IND → IAH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
79%
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 3 1
Weekly flights 70 12
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 20m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 66%
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 28m gate to gate.
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 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights70 out / 68 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 845 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to IND: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
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 IAH to IND

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to IND is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 845 miles (1,360 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).