Indianapolis to Birmingham (IND–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 21m AFAMCV AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 13m AAACAS AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 14m AFAMDL DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
BNA Nashville 4h 20m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
TPA Tampa 4h 30m WN WN Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham flights
DAL Dallas 4h 40m WN LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
MCO Orlando 4h 52m F9WNY4 WN Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AAEJA AAXSR Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
DCA Washington 4h 57m AA AA Washington (DCA) to Birmingham flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 10m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Birmingham flights
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Indianapolis to Birmingham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
426 mi 1h 39m nonstop -1h behind

IND–BHM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
802
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
IND → BHM
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
89%
Return
BHM → IND
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric IND→BHM LAF→BHM CVG→BHM
Distance from IND 59 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 34m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
426 mi / 686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m gate to gate.

IND–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance426 mi / 686 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 1h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 426 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from BHM to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, CVG and FWA. 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 IND to BHM

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IND to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to BHM is about 1 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 426 miles (686 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Fort Wayne (FWA).