Indianapolis to Kansas City (IND–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h30 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Indianapolis
| Metric | IND→MCI | LAF→MCI | CVG→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IND | – | 59 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 13m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IND: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
IND–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IND to MCI
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IND to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IND to MCI is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Louisville (SDF).