New York to Indianapolis (JFK–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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663 mi airlines 57/wk
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DL4976
DL Delta
CR9
9:50 AM
EDT T4
12:13 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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DL4984
DL Delta
CR9
1:51 PM
EDT T4
4:17 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AF3462
AF Air France
CR9
2:14 PM
EDT T4
4:37 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA4455
AA American
E75
3:31 PM
EDT T8
6:12 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA4475
AA American
E75
4:16 PM
EDT T8
6:44 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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DL4914
DL Delta
CR9
6:20 PM
EDT T4
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AF2362
AF Air France
CR9
6:25 PM
EDT T4
8:54 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4586
AA American
E75
7:30 PM
EDT T8
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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DL4932
DL Delta
CR9
7:15 AM
EDT TM
9:28 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA4697
AA American
E75S
11:48 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 11m
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BA4582
BA British
E75
11:48 AM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 11m
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DL5135
DL Delta
CR9
12:16 PM
EDT TM
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AF2627
AF Air France
CR9
12:24 PM
EDT TM
2:39 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA4464
AA American
E75
12:40 PM
EDT
2:59 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL4776
DL Delta
CR9
12:55 PM
EDT
3:10 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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AA4631
AA American
E75L
1:53 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL4984
DL Delta
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT TM
7:14 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA309
AA American
8:10 PM
EDT
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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New York to Indianapolis
3 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 663 mi 1h 48m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

JFK–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 663 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 E75 2h27-2h41 67% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 21 CR9 2h23-2h28 67% SkyTeam
AF Air France 14 CR9 2h23-2h29 67% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (35 flights/wk, 63%)
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to IND direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,792
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
JFK → IND
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
50%
Return
IND → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from New York

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric JFK→IND LGA→IND TEB→IND
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 5
Weekly flights 57 96 2
Flight time 1h 48m 2h 20m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
663 mi / 1,067 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m to 2h 41m.
Getting to JFK

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

Key statistics for the New York to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance663 mi / 1,067 km
Flight time1h 48m to 2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights57 out / 64 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 48m to 2h 41m. The route covers 663 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from JFK to IND. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, SUS, FRG, LUK, OXC, TEB, BED, CMH, PHL, CLE, ORF, YYZ, YUL, MKE, CHS, BDL, OPF, PBI, APF, DAL, BZN, LGA, STT, VNY, AUA, SMF, PVR, SNA, PLS, ANC, SAV, SNN, MSP, DCA, CLT, LUX, VPS, BOS, ATL, TPA, DTW, ORD, JWN, RSW, MCO, MIA, RDU, BNA, IAH, IAD, FLL, AUS, DFW, DUB, JAX, DEN, SJU, SLC, MCI, SRQ, WAW, LAS, PHX, LAX, PUJ, EWR, SFO, SAN, SEA, CUN and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to IND

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JFK to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to IND ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 663 miles (1,067 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).