Minneapolis to Indianapolis (MSP–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL5349
DL Delta
CR9
8:52 AM
CDT T1
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3816
DL Delta
E75L
2:57 PM
CDT T1
5:54 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1985
SY Sun Country
738
3:06 PM
CDT T2
5:39 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2100
AF Air France
E75L
4:20 PM
CDT T1
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2266
AF Air France
717
4:27 PM
CDT T1
7:05 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1905
DL Delta
717
4:27 PM
CDT T1
7:05 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3761
DL Delta
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT T1
7:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3805
DL Delta
E7W
6:03 PM
CDT T1
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4519
AM Aeromexi
739
8:25 PM
CDT T1
11:04 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3952
AM Aeromexi
739
8:50 PM
CDT T1
11:27 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL674
DL Delta
739
9:07 PM
CDT T1
11:47 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SY8692
SY Sun Country
738
1:31 AM
EDT
2:00 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3989
AM Aeromexi
739
7:00 AM
EDT TM
7:54 AM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2757
DL Delta
739
7:05 AM
EDT
7:52 AM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2688
AF Air France
223
12:37 PM
EDT
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5178
DL Delta
CR9
12:54 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3816
DL Delta
E75L
6:39 PM
EDT
7:28 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3761
DL Delta
E7W
7:59 PM
EDT
8:58 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1905
DL Delta
717
7:59 PM
EDT
8:58 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3805
DL Delta
E7W
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:41 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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Minneapolis to Indianapolis
4 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 502 mi 1h 33m nonstop +1h ahead 81 1-stop hubs

MSP–IND is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 502 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 36 717, 739, CR9, E75L, E7W 1h37-1h57 68% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 739 1h37-1h39 68% SkyTeam
AF Air France 8 717, E75L 1h38-1h47 68% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 1h33 68%
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – AF, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AF, DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (58 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to IND direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,024
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
MSP → IND
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
84%
Return
IND → MSP
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric MSP→IND RST→IND
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 59
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
502 mi / 808 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m to 1h 57m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance502 mi / 808 km
Flight time1h 33m to 1h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights59 out / 50 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 33m to 1h 57m. The route covers 502 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from MSP to IND. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, YIP, MKE, DSM, LUK, CMH, JVL, OMA, PDK, CLE, FSD, TEB, YYZ, XNA, HPN, BED, ORF, CHS, YUL, BZN, OPF, APF, SCF, BDL, PBI, FMY, STL, SNA, PVR, PLS, STT, AZA, AUA, ANC, JFK, MCI, ORD, PGD, ATL, BNA, SUS, DTW, MDW, EWR, PHL, MIA, IAH, DFW, FLL, AUS, SLC, DCA, CLT, SMF, LGA, BWI, PHX, MCO, SRQ, DAL, DEN, BOS, TPA, IAD, HOU, SFO, RSW, RDU, SJU, LAX, LAS, SAN, SEA, DUB, JAX, SAV, PIE, VPS, CUN, SJD and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from IND to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. 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 MSP to IND

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to IND ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes to 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 502 miles (808 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).