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

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Indianapolis to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 261 mi 0h 48m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

IND–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 261 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 9% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CMH ~2h 32m SDF ~2h 49m PDK ~3h 25m YYZ ~3h 38m TEB ~3h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,465
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
9%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
9%
Arriving
34%
Return
CLE → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
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 SDF→CLE
Distance from IND – 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 0h 48m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 9% –
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 48m.
Facts

IND–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance261 mi / 420 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections53 hubs
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/Detroit
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 approximately 0h 48m. The route covers 261 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, SDF, PDK, YYZ, TEB, YHM, HPN, TTN, CHS, MEM, PIT, DAL, RDU, VRB, HOU, PBI, FMY, SNA, STL, PUJ, CUN, DTW, ATL, BWI, BNA, BOS, IAD, SFO, ORD, MIA, EWR, MDW, CLT, IAH, PHL, MSP, DFW, SLC, LGA, DCA, MCO, RSW, SRQ, TPA, DEN, FLL, LAS, PHX, LAX, SEA, JFK, DUB and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. 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 IND to CLE

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

IND to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to CLE ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 261 miles (420 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).