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

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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 38m AAIB → AADL Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights
MDW Chicago 3h 40m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
BNA Nashville 3h 44m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Indianapolis flights
DTW Detroit 3h 52m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 52m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
IAD Dulles 3h 59m ACAVAZ → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Indianapolis flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 25m AAASBA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 33m AAASCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
DCA Washington 4h 35m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 488 mi 1h 59m nonstop

RDU–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Indianapolis (IND) Indianapolis to Raleigh/Durham flights
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 1h59 49% 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
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CLT ~3h 38m MDW ~3h 40m BNA ~3h 44m BWI ~3h 50m DTW ~3h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,332
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
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
64%
Return
IND → RDU
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
56%
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 GSO→IND PGV→IND
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 – –
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 1h 56m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Indianapolis flights · Greenville (PGV) to Indianapolis flights · Richlands (OAJ) 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 1h 59m gate to gate.
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 time1h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 488 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to IND: Delta Air Lines.
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 Charlotte Douglas, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from IND to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, PGV and OAJ. 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 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 is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Greenville (PGV) and Richlands (OAJ).