Indianapolis to Kansas City (IND–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2171
WN Southwest
73H
11:05 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 35m
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WN1219
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
12:30 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN1498
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
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1:35 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN1783
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT
3:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN3583
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
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1h 25m
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WN3083
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
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1h 25m
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Indianapolis to Kansas City
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 450 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 83 1-stop hubs

IND–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 450 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 6 73H, 7S7 1h30-1h35 100% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MCI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,558
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 Kansas City from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric IND→MCI LAF→MCI CVG→MCI
Distance from IND – 59 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 6 – –
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 13m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 100% – –
West Lafayette (LAF) to Kansas City flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Kansas City flights · Louisville (SDF) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
450 mi / 724 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.
Facts

IND–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance450 mi / 724 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 450 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from IND to MCI. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, SUS, CVG, PWK, DPA, YIP, PTK, SDF, ABE, YOW, LIT, OCF, TEB, HPN, SAV, BHM, YYZ, USA, OKC, GSP, JAX, BED, NAS, AEX, YHM, PIT, SCF, SAT, SFB, ELP, EYW, VNY, CHS, SNA, ABQ, STS, LIR, PLS, SJD, CUN, IAD, PUJ, DTW, MDW, SLC, ATL, JFK, AUS, ORD, IAH, TPA, DAL, BNA, RDU, SFO, RSW, MSP, VPS, EWR, ECP, DCA, DFW, LGA, SEA, BWI, PHX, LAX, CLT, DEN, PHL, MCO, BOS, PIE, LAS, HOU, FLL, MIA, SAN, MKE, PGD, OMA, SRQ and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from MCI to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, CVG and 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 MCI

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IND to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to MCI ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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