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

IND Airport Page →
761 mi airlines charter/private 109/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JL7699cs
JL Japan
738
5:49 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2782+3
AA American
B38M
6:01 AM
EDT
7:32 AM
CDT
2h 31m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4357cs
AS Alaska
738
6:01 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 29m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6171cs
AS Alaska
738
7:18 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 32m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1296+3
AA American
738
7:18 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 32m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1948+1
AA American
738
11:52 AM
EDT
1:16 PM
CDT
2h 24m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2572cs
QR Qatar
321
1:35 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1955+2
AA American
738
1:36 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
CDT
2h 25m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4024cs
AY Finnair
738
1:36 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93203+2
F9 Frontier
32N
1:44 PM
EDT
3:06 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2915+1
QR Qatar
738
4:20 PM
EDT
6:02 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3051+1
QF Qant
7M8
5:22 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
CDT
2h 35m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4620
AS Alaska
7M8
5:22 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
CDT
2h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1956
AA American
738
6:18 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 32m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42541cs
Y4 Volaris
321
6:21 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4153cs
QF Qant
321
8:21 PM
EDT
9:43 PM
CDT
2h 22m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1945+1
AA American
738
10:32 PM
EDT
11:57 PM
CDT
2h 25m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4236cs
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
CDT TA
10:13 AM
EDT
2h 13m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1948+1
AA American
738
7:00 AM
CDT TD
10:13 AM
EDT
2h 13m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93202+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
9:25 AM
CDT TE
12:44 PM
EDT
2h 19m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1955+2
AA American
738
9:30 AM
CDT TB
12:44 PM
EDT
2h 14m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1956
AA American
738
1:13 PM
CDT TD
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 55m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4620
AS Alaska
7M8
1:14 PM
CDT
4:27 PM
EDT
2h 13m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4746+1
QF Qant
738
2:10 PM
CDT
5:27 PM
EDT
2h 17m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42540cs
Y4 Volaris
321
2:11 PM
CDT TE
5:26 PM
EDT
2h 15m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3112+1
QF Qant
738
2:51 PM
CDT TC
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 14m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1945+1
AA American
738
4:11 PM
CDT TA
7:27 PM
EDT
2h 16m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4153+1
QF Qant
321
4:11 PM
CDT
7:26 PM
EDT
2h 15m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2548cs
QR Qatar
738
7:09 PM
CDT TB
10:29 PM
EDT
2h 20m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4019cs
AY Finnair
738
7:09 PM
CDT TD
10:28 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2800+4
AA American
738
7:09 PM
CDT TD
10:28 PM
EDT
2h 19m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2708cs
QR Qatar
738
8:46 PM
CDT TA
11:57 PM
EDT
2h 11m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA766+1
AA American
7M8
9:12 PM
CDT TA
12:13 AM+1
EDT
2h 1m
37%
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
MCI Kansas City 4h 16m WN AAASAY Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BNA Nashville 4h 17m WN AAASAY Nashville (BNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
AUS Austin 4h 35m AMDLWN AAAFAS Austin (AUS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAH Houston 4h 49m NZUAVA AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AFAMCV AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 4h 50m AAACAM AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DTW Detroit 4h 58m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MDW Chicago 5h 5m EJAWN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ECP Panama City Beach 5h 19m WN AAQR Panama City Beach (ECP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 25m AFAMDL AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Indianapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth
3 carriers, 109 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 761 mi 2h 31m nonstop -1h behind

IND–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS, AY, JL, QF, QR 41 738, B38M 2h24-2h32 67% Oneworld AS, AY, JL, QF, QR
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 4 32N 2h22 67% Y4
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 67%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – QF, QR, Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, AY, JL, QR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS, QF
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + SY (4 flights/wk, 9%)
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
17
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
109
Outbound / wk
98
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to DFW.
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
3,943
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
94%
Return
DFW → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 3 12 2
Weekly flights 109 111 42
Flight time 2h 31m 2h 9m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m gate to gate.
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 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights109 out / 98 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 761 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from IND to DFW: American Airlines, Frontier and Sun Country 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 Kansas City, Nashville and Austin Bergstrom.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour 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, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IND to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to DFW is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 761 miles (1,224 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 207 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Nashville and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Savoy (CMI).