Indianapolis to St Louis (IND–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Indianapolis to St Louis
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 228 mi 1h nonstop 77 1-stop hubs

IND–STL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 73H, 7M8 1h 88% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 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 STL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SUS ~2h 13m BKL ~2h 35m LWC ~2h 42m BUF ~3h 28m ATW ~3h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,951
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IND → STL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
75%
Return
STL → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → STL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St Louis from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric IND→STL LAF→STL CVG→STL
Distance from IND – 59 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – 2
Flight time 1h – 1h 3m
Departure OTP 88% – –
West Lafayette (LAF) to St Louis flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to St Louis flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to St Louis flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
228 mi / 367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Facts

IND–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance228 mi / 367 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 228 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IND to STL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, BKL, LWC, BUF, ATW, CVG, CMH, CLE, TEB, MEM, PIT, PDK, AVL, HPN, OMA, PIE, YYZ, CHS, PBI, ASE, ABE, SAV, EYW, SAT, BZN, BDL, SCF, NAS, MYR, PLS, BUR, SJC, CUN, SLC, PUJ, BNA, ORD, IAH, DTW, ATL, AUS, IAD, SFO, CLT, DAL, DFW, MDW, MSP, BWI, EWR, PHL, RDU, MCO, DEN, RSW, HOU, FLL, DCA, MIA, LAS, TPA, PHX, LGA, BOS, SEA, MCI, ECP, MKE, SRQ, VPS, LAX, LUK, MKC, JAX, GRR, SAN and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STL to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, CVG and FWA. 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 STL

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IND to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to STL ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (367 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 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 West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Fort Wayne (FWA).