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

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WN2171
WN Southwest
73H
11:05 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1219
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3059
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
EDT
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1498
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1527
WN Southwest
B38M
1:15 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1783
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3583
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1851
WN Southwest
737
2:25 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3083
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3914
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Indianapolis to Kansas City
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 450 mi 1h 30m nonstop 59 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, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 12 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h30-1h35 50%
UA United Airlines 1 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 flights/wk, 92%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 8%)
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 MCI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,678
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 → MCI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
Return
MCI → IND
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric IND→MCI CVG→MCI
Distance from IND 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 12
Flight time 1h 30m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · MCI: EDT

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

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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

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 12 nonstop flights per week from IND to MCI. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, CLE, CVG, DPA, YIP, ABE, PIT, TEB, HPN, GSP, SCF, EYW, SNA, PLS, ECP, VNY, CUN, STL, PUJ, JFK, MIA, ATL, SLC, BNA, IAH, ORD, BWI, SFO, IAD, DTW, EWR, DAL, MDW, CLT, AUS, BOS, PHL, MSP, PIE, HOU, DEN, LGA, DFW, DCA, RSW, MCO, RDU, PHX, TPA, LAS, FLL, LAX, SEA, VPS, MKE, SRQ, PGD, SAN and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG. 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 MCI

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 12 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 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).