Raleigh/Durham to Indianapolis (RDU–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 488 mi 2h nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

RDU–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 2h 63% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to IND direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
LUK ~2h 56m USA ~3h 15m CMH ~3h 38m ORF ~3h 38m PHF ~3h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,175
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
RDU → IND
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
87%
Return
IND → RDU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric RDU→IND OAJ→IND USA→IND
Distance from RDU – 98 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 2h 1h 45m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 63% – –
Richlands (OAJ) to Indianapolis flights · Concord (USA) to Indianapolis flights · Roanoke (ROA) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 785 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 785 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 488 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RDU to IND. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, USA, CMH, ORF, PHF, CHS, PDK, AGS, CAK, CHA, SAV, CLE, TEB, FRG, BED, JAX, HPN, YYZ, HVN, SFB, YUL, APF, CLL, PBI, BDL, EYW, BZN, VNY, SNA, SJU, MCI, SAN, JFK, DAL, ATL, IAD, EWR, PHL, BWI, CLT, IAH, DCA, SLC, BOS, DTW, BNA, ORD, LAS, MDW, MIA, MCO, DFW, TPA, AUS, HOU, LGA, MSP, DEN, PUJ, FLL, RSW, SFO, STL, LAX, PHX, SRQ, SEA and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAJ, USA and ROA. 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 RDU to IND

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to IND ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richlands (OAJ), Concord (USA) and Roanoke (ROA).