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

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WN1783
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3583
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1851
WN Southwest
737
2:25 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3083
WN Southwest
73H
3:25 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3914
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2171
WN Southwest
73H
11:05 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1219
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3059
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
EDT
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1498
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
EDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1527
WN Southwest
B38M
1:15 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kansas City to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 450 mi 1h 25m nonstop 55 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, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 12 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h25 100%
UA United Airlines 1 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 flights/wk, 92%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to IND direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,656
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
MCI → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
IND → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → IND delays →

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 1 3
Weekly flights 12 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 4m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · IND: EDT

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

MCI–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance450 mi / 724 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

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 12 nonstop flights per week from MCI to IND. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, MKE, HSV, CMH, PTK, ABQ, SCF, STL, SJD, SMF, SNA, VNY, MSP, AZA, JFK, PLS, ATL, ORD, FLL, IAH, DAL, PHL, DCA, DFW, SLC, MDW, RSW, BWI, AUS, DEN, ECP, BNA, MCO, EWR, HOU, CLT, MIA, DTW, PHX, TPA, RDU, SFO, LGA, IAD, BOS, LAS, LAX, SRQ, VPS, PGD, PIE, SEA, SAN, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 DSM. 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 United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 12 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 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 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 Des Moines (DSM).