Indianapolis to Seattle (IND–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,861 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS1578
AS Alaska
73J
7:04 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
PDT
4h 48m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4586cs
AY Finnair
73J
7:04 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
PDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS625+1
AS Alaska
7M9
7:04 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
PDT
4h 48m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS500+3
AS Alaska
7M9
5:11 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
PDT
4h 56m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS500+3
AS Alaska
7M9
9:09 AM
PDT
4:16 PM
EDT
4h 7m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3081
WN Southwest
12:21 PM
PDT
8:11 PM
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS624+2
AS Alaska
B39M
10:38 PM
PDT
5:42 AM+1
EDT
4h 4m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MCI Kansas City 6h 18m WN ASAYDL Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 6h 37m ACF9UA 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 39m AFAMDL AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 6h 48m AAACAS AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 7h 8m AFAMDL AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 7h 19m WN ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 27m G4WN AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
MDW Chicago 7h 31m EJAWN LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 35m DLKE AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
DAL Dallas 7h 35m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Seattle
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,861 mi 4h 48m nonstop -3h behind

IND–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,861 miles in approximately 4h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, HA 15 73J, 7M9 4h48-4h56 0% Oneworld AY, HA
DL Delta Air Lines 1 0% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS, AY
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (15 flights/wk, 94%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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 SEA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,650
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 → SEA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
85%
Return
SEA → IND
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Seattle from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric IND→SEA CVG→SEA
Distance from IND 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9
Weekly flights 19 45
Flight time 4h 48m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Seattle is 3 hours behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,861 mi / 2,996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 48m gate to gate.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

IND–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,861 mi / 2,996 km
Flight time4h 48m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 4h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,861 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IND to SEA: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Kansas City, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from SEA 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 SEA

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IND to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to SEA is about 4 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,861 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).