Seattle to Indianapolis (SEA–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
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9:09 AM
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4:27 PM
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4h 18m
27%
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AS624+2
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AS Alaska
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9:59 PM
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5:13 AM+1
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4h 14m
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AY Finnair
7M9
7:00 AM
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8:42 AM
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AS625+1
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AS Alaska
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7:02 AM
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8:44 AM
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4h 42m
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AS Alaska
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5:28 PM
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4h 44m
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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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 54m AFASAY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis flights
DEN Denver 6h 8CAAAF → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 16m ASAYDL → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 6h 16m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 20m AMASAY → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Indianapolis flights
DTW Detroit 6h 32m AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
DAL Dallas 6h 50m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 59m AFAMAS → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Indianapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 5m AAAFAS → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 8m AAASAY → AAASCYO Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Indianapolis
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,861 mi 4h 16m nonstop +3h ahead

SEA–IND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,861 miles in approximately 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 7M8, 7M9 4h14-4h18 66% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 66% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to IND direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~5h 54m DEN ~6h 0m MCI ~6h 16m ORD ~6h 16m SLC ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,369
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
SEA → IND
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
100%
Return
IND → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric SEA→IND BFI→IND
Distance from SEA – 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 –
Flight time 4h 16m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 66% –
Seattle (BFI) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,861 mi / 2,996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m gate to gate.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,861 mi / 2,996 km
Flight time4h 16m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 4h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,861 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SEA to IND: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Kansas City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IND and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from IND to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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 SEA to IND

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to IND is about 4 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,861 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).