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

MCI Airport Page →
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WN2383
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 30m
81%
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WN1432
WN Southwest
737
1:30 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
81%
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WN2462
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 25m
81%
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WN3476
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
81%
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WN2850
WN Southwest
73H
4:40 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
EDT
1h 25m
81%
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WN4423
WN Southwest
73H
12:30 PM
EDT
1:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN1563
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN254
WN Southwest
7S7
1:40 PM
EDT
2:10 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN4887
WN Southwest
738
1:45 PM
EDT
2:15 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN2373
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
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3:30 PM
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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
MDW Chicago 3h 20m WN → JLGWN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
BNA Nashville 3h 40m WNXSR → WN Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 3h 53m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 3m AFCREDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 7m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 26m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
DAL Dallas 4h 39m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 50m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
ECP Panama City Beach 5h 5m WN → WN Panama City Beach (ECP) to Indianapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 5m SYWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 450 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MCI Routes IND Routes MCI Live Flights IND Live Flights MCI Delays IND Delays
All flights from Indianapolis (IND) Indianapolis to Kansas City flights
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 8 737, 73H, 7M8 1h25-1h30 90% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 90% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 89%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 11%)
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
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MDW ~3h 20m BNA ~3h 40m ORD ~3h 53m DTW ~4h 3m MSP ~4h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,619
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
MCI → IND
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
84%
Return
IND → MCI
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → IND delays →
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 8 – 1
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 4m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Columbia (COU) to Indianapolis flights · Omaha (OMA) to Indianapolis flights · Lincoln (LNK) 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 30m gate to gate.
Facts

MCI–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance450 mi / 724 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 450 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MCI to IND: Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
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 Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
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 LNK. 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 MCI to IND

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to IND is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Omaha (OMA) and Lincoln (LNK).