Indianapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth (IND–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS4306
AS Alaska
738
5:49 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS4357
AS Alaska
738
5:49 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA2782
AA American
738
5:49 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
MDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA1296
AA American
738
7:30 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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SY8690
SY Sun Country
738
8:20 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA1640
AA American
738
9:40 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AY5681
AY Finnair
B38M
11:45 AM
EDT
1:22 PM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS4077
AS Alaska
7M8
11:45 AM
EDT
1:22 PM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA2180
AA American
7M8
11:49 AM
EDT
1:18 PM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA1506
AA American
738
12:55 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA2191
AA American
321
3:36 PM
EDT
5:09 PM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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F93203
F9 Frontier
A21N
3:57 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA2710
AA American
321
4:12 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA2176
AA American
738
6:56 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
MDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA1505
AA American
738
7:39 PM
EDT
12:54 AM+1
MDT
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS4396
AS Alaska
321
8:12 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2180
AA American
7M8
7:30 AM
MDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1506
AA American
738
7:30 AM
MDT TA
10:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4077
AS Alaska
7M8
7:30 AM
MDT TB
10:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA2191
AA American
321
11:33 AM
MDT
2:46 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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F93202
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:10 PM
MDT TE
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2710
AA American
321
12:13 PM
MDT TC
3:18 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA2176
AA American
738
2:51 PM
MDT
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1505
AA American
738
3:16 PM
MDT TC
6:27 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS4396
AS Alaska
738
3:21 PM
MDT TC
6:32 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4509
AS Alaska
738
3:21 PM
MDT TC
6:32 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2800
AA American
738
5:56 PM
MDT
9:12 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2620
AA American
738
6:49 PM
MDT TC
9:58 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4160
AY Finnair
738
8:45 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA766
AA American
738
8:46 PM
MDT
11:57 PM+1
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4220
AS Alaska
738
8:46 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2711
AA American
738
11:06 PM
MDT
2:13 AM+1
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Indianapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth
5 carriers, 95 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 95 Flights/wk 761 mi 2h 20m nonstop -2h behind 95 1-stop hubs

IND–DFW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 61 321, 738, 7M8 2h29-7h15 52% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 22 321, 738, 7M8 2h37-2h46 52% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 B38M 2h37 52% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 4 A21N 3h15 52%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 2h20 52%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, SY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, AS
A21NF9
B38MAY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + AY (90 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + SY (5 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IND to DFW direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
95
Outbound / wk
95
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
95
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,743
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 → DFW
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
82%
Return
DFW → IND
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric IND→DFW CVG→DFW FWA→DFW
Distance from IND 98 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 6 1
Weekly flights 95 112 21
Flight time 2h 20m 1h 45m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 7h 15m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

IND–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,224 km
Flight time2h 20m to 7h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights95 out / 95 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 7h 15m. The route covers 761 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 95 nonstop flights per week from IND to DFW. The return direction has about 95 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, SDF, LNK, LUK, JAN, CMH, CVG, MEM, AVL, OMA, AEX, CLE, PDK, FAR, ATW, CHS, TBN, SFB, GSP, BIL, YYZ, ELP, MAF, UES, BUF, ASE, TEB, PBI, PIE, AGU, BZN, SCF, ONT, SNA, MYR, SRQ, BUR, EYW, BDL, SJC, PLS, BFI, AUA, GRR, SLC, STT, STL, SJD, CUN, ANC, IAH, JAX, JFK, AUS, PUJ, ATL, BWI, DTW, ORD, COU, BNA, IAD, HOU, CLT, MSP, MIA, MDW, LAS, PHL, PIT, VPS, LUX, SEA, DCA, MCO, RSW, DEN, HHN, MCI, FLL, EWR, TPA, PHX, LGA, ECP, RDU, SFO, BOS, RIC, LAX, SAV, MKE, FAT, SAN and CMI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from DFW to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, FWA and CMI. 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 DFW

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IND to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to DFW ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 190 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Savoy (CMI).