New York to Indianapolis (JFK–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–IND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 663 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB, QR | 35 | E75 | 2h25-2h49 | Oneworld | IB, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KQ, LY, SK, VS | 21 | CR9 | 2h32-2h39 | SkyTeam | AF, KQ, LY, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from New York
| Metric | JFK→IND | LGA→IND | TEB→IND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 144 | 108 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 16m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–IND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to IND
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 144 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to IND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to IND ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 663 miles (1,067 km). There are approximately 144 weekly flights outbound and 135 return, totaling 279 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).