Indianapolis to Houston (IND–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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862 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN4645
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 AM
EDT
6:45 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN644
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN3592
WN Southwest
73H
3:30 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN2124
WN Southwest
737
8:20 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN2495
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN1599
WN Southwest
73H
10:20 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
EDT
2h 20m
47%
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WN1988
WN Southwest
738
12:10 PM
CDT T4
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 20m
47%
M T W T F S S
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WN1989
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 PM
CDT
12:15 AM+1
EDT
2h 20m
47%
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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
BNA Nashville 4h WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 4h 10m WN → WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 4h 28m AMDLWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 34m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m AAASAY → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 5h EJAWN → SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
ECP Panama City Beach 5h 15m WN → WN Panama City Beach (ECP) to Houston flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 30m AFAMDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 5h 35m F9WNY4 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 45m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Houston
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 862 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind

IND–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 862 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 737, 73H, 7S7 2h25-2h30 90% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IND to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BNA ~4h 0m DAL ~4h 10m DSM ~4h 15m AUS ~4h 28m CVG ~4h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,817
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 → HOU
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
83%
Return
HOU → IND
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric IND→HOU LAF→HOU CVG→HOU
Distance from IND – 59 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 12 – –
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 17m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 90% – –
West Lafayette (LAF) to Houston flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Houston flights · Savoy (CMI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
862 mi / 1,387 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Houston route.
Route details
Distance862 mi / 1,387 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 862 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IND to HOU: Southwest Airlines.
This route has 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 Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Austin Bergstrom.
Houston is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from HOU to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, CVG 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 HOU

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IND to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to HOU is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 862 miles (1,387 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Dallas Love Field and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Savoy (CMI).