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

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WN1504
WN Southwest
737
6:07 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
2h 33m
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M T W T F S S
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WN754
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
CDT
2h 35m
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WN336
WN Southwest
B38M
10:20 AM
CDT T2
1:35 PM
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2h 15m
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WN2327
WN Southwest
73H
7:30 PM
CDT
10:45 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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Indianapolis to Houston
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 862 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind 126 1-stop hubs

IND–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 862 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 126 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 10 737, 73H 2h33-2h35 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
126
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,718
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.
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 10 1 –
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 17m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 33m to 2h 35m.
Facts

IND–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Houston route.
Route details
Distance862 mi / 1,387 km
Flight time2h 33m to 2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections126 hubs
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 approximately 2h 33m to 2h 35m. The route covers 862 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from IND to HOU. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSI, XNA, LUK, SUS, LZU, MEM, LWC, PDK, CRW, LEX, FTY, CVG, JAN, AFW, PWK, IOW, USA, LNK, SDF, AGS, PTK, OMA, AVL, LIT, SAT, BHM, CLE, YYZ, GSP, INT, ORD, PIE, BCT, CRP, APA, CLT, JVL, MLB, OPF, RST, ASE, OKC, PBI, SBN, FXE, UES, PHF, COS, SGF, VRB, TEB, HPN, PGD, IAD, YHM, EYW, PHL, RSW, GYH, ELP, NAS, MAF, SRQ, SCF, FMY, EWR, PIT, YOW, GRR, JAC, TUS, TRM, BED, BOS, PLS, BZN, MMU, BGR, SNA, VNY, ABQ, LIR, ONT, SJD, SJC, BFI, APC, ECP, STS, STT, OAK, SFO, BUR, CUN, SLC, CMH, MSP, VPS, MDW, BNA, ATL, FLL, BWI, AUS, DFW, MCO, DAL, SAN, MIA, TPA, PHX, LTN, DCA, DEN, LAS, MCI, LGA, LAX, JAX, MKE, RDU, CHS, SAV, CMI, STL and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 HOU

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IND to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to HOU ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 862 miles (1,387 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

126 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Savoy (CMI).