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

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Seattle to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,861 mi 5h 17m nonstop +2h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

SEA–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,861 miles in approximately 5h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 73H 4h48 77% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (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, SEA 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
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BZN ~5h 40m MKC ~6h 11m MKE ~6h 12m OMA ~6h 25m CMH ~6h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,519
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
69%
Return
IND → SEA
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → IND delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Indianapolis is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,861 mi / 2,996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 17m.
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 time5h 17m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 15 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
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 approximately 5h 17m. The route covers 1,861 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SEA to IND. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, MKC, MKE, OMA, CMH, BUR, FAT, SNA, CLE, YYZ, ABQ, CHS, PVR, ANC, MSP, MDW, CLT, RDU, SMF, ATL, DCA, ORD, DFW, PHL, SLC, SFO, STL, AUS, MCI, EWR, IAH, DUB, BNA, DEN, LAX, DTW, LUX, BOS, MIA, PHX, IAD, LAS, MCO, TPA, FLL, JFK, SAN, BWI, RSW, SJD, DAL and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 2 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.
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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 SEA to IND

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to IND ranges from 5 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,861 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.