Indianapolis to Cleveland (IND–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IND Airport Page →
261 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 45 1-stop flights Verified 10h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
DTW Detroit 3h 7m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
MDW Chicago 3h 30m EJAWN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 3h 30m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 3h 37m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 38m ACUA → ACEJASX Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 3h 53m AVCMET → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
DCA Washington 4h 12m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 17m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 30m AAASEI → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 261 mi 0h 49m nonstop

IND–CLE had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 261 miles in 0h 49m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 82% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DTW ~3h 7m MDW ~3h 30m BNA ~3h 30m ORD ~3h 37m YYZ ~3h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,399
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IND → CLE
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
68%
Return
CLE → IND
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric IND→CLE CVG→CLE LUK→CLE
Distance from IND – 98 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 49m 1h 44m 0h 38m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cleveland flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Cleveland flights · Louisville (SDF) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cleveland is 0 hours the same as Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
261 mi / 420 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance261 mi / 420 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 261 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IND to CLE: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CLE to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LUK and SDF. 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 CLE

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IND to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to CLE is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 261 miles (420 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Cincinnati (LUK) and Louisville (SDF).