Philadelphia to Indianapolis (PHL–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5508
AA American
CR9
8:21 AM
EDT TF
11:19 AM
EDT
2h 58m
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AA4719
AA American
E75
9:05 AM
EDT
11:22 AM
EDT
2h 17m
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AA4353
AA American
E75S
10:33 AM
EDT TB
12:47 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA939
AA American
319
11:05 AM
EDT
1:11 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5285
AA American
CR9
1:15 PM
EDT TF
3:23 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA4733
AA American
E75S
1:40 PM
EDT TC
3:51 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA4489
AA American
E75L
3:46 PM
EDT TC
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA3097
AA American
319
4:27 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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EI7390
EI Aer Lingus
E75
6:40 PM
EDT TB
8:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA4637
AA American
E75
6:40 PM
EDT TB
8:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AS4282
AS Alaska
E75
7:42 PM
EDT
10:02 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA4557
AA American
E75
7:42 PM
EDT
10:02 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AS4678
AS Alaska
E75
7:42 PM
EDT
10:02 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA4416
AA American
E75S
5:15 AM
EDT
7:11 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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EI7315
EI Aer Lingus
E75
5:15 AM
EDT
7:11 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA4463
AA American
E75
6:05 AM
EDT
8:03 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA5490
AA American
CR9
10:49 AM
EDT
12:24 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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EI7678
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
10:53 AM
EDT
12:48 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA4489
AA American
E75L
1:07 PM
EDT
2:53 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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EI7251
EI Aer Lingus
E75
1:12 PM
EDT
3:11 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS4120
AS Alaska
E75
1:12 PM
EDT
3:11 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA869
AA American
319
2:03 PM
EDT
3:56 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS4235
AS Alaska
CR9
3:54 PM
EDT
5:51 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5285
AA American
CR9
3:54 PM
EDT
5:51 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA4643
AA American
E75
4:21 PM
EDT
6:22 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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DL8847
DL Delta
6:55 PM
EDT
8:21 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA3097
AA American
319
7:15 PM
EDT
9:09 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Indianapolis
3 carriers, 78 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 78 Flights/wk 587 mi 2h 6m nonstop 80 1-stop hubs

PHL–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 587 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 63 319, CR9, E75, E75L, E75S 2h06-2h58 50% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 8 E75 2h20 50% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 E75 2h15 50%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, EI
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (71 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to IND direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
78
Outbound / wk
92
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,754
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
PHL → IND
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
Return
IND → PHL
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. PHL delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric PHL→IND LNS→IND EWR→IND
Distance from PHL 58 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 78 1 49
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 34m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
587 mi / 944 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 2h 58m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance587 mi / 944 km
Flight time2h 6m to 2h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights78 out / 92 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 2h 58m. The route covers 587 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 78 nonstop flights per week from PHL to IND. The return direction has about 92 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, TEB, USA, HPN, CMH, OXC, BED, PDK, CLE, ORF, MDT, MKE, YYZ, CAE, CHS, YUL, MKC, BDL, OMA, OPF, PIE, BHM, APF, PBI, XNA, RIL, BZN, MYR, HOU, ABQ, STT, VNY, PUJ, SNA, ROA, LGB, AUA, JFK, LGA, PLS, EWR, ATL, MSP, BOS, MDW, CLT, DCA, DTW, ORD, STL, FLL, BNA, MCO, JWN, IAD, IAH, SAV, MIA, JAX, MCI, TPA, SRQ, RSW, AUS, RDU, DFW, DUB, DEN, SLC, SJU, PHX, LAS, SAN, SFO, LAX, SEA, DAL, CUN, EYW and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNS, EWR and MDT. 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 PHL to IND

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to IND ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 587 miles (944 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Newark (EWR) and Harrisburg (MDT).