Kansas City to Indianapolis (MCI–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1783
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT
3:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN3583
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
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1h 25m
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WN3083
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
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5:50 PM
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1h 25m
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WN2171
WN Southwest
73H
11:05 AM
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11:40 AM
CDT
1h 35m
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WN1219
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
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1h 30m
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WN1498
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
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1:35 PM
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Kansas City to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 450 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 76 1-stop hubs

MCI–IND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 450 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 6 737, 73H 1h25 90% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 90% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to IND direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,563
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric MCI→IND COU→IND OMA→IND
Distance from MCI – 138 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 6
Weekly flights 6 1 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 4m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Columbia (COU) to Indianapolis flights · Omaha (OMA) to Indianapolis flights · Springfield (SGF) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
450 mi / 724 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Facts

MCI–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance450 mi / 724 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 450 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MCI to IND. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, STL, OKC, YIP, COU, OMA, MKE, CLE, HSV, USA, CMH, PTK, FKL, PDK, AGS, CAK, BJC, APA, SAT, ORL, ABQ, FMY, APF, PBI, BOI, IFP, SCF, SNA, GCM, PLS, SMF, VNY, SJD, ECP, AZA, LIR, JFK, PUJ, MSP, MDW, ATL, DTW, BOS, DAL, VPS, IAH, DFW, SLC, ORD, DEN, AUS, BNA, DCA, HOU, SAN, EWR, RDU, CLT, MIA, CUN, BWI, SFO, TPA, PIE, PHX, IAD, PHL, LGA, MCO, FLL, SEA, SRQ, PGD, LAS, LAX and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from IND to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU, OMA and SGF. 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 MCI to IND

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to IND ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Omaha (OMA) and Springfield (SGF).