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

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AS500+3
AS Alaska
739
10:26 AM
PDT
5:57 PM
EDT
4h 31m
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AS545
AS Alaska
7M9
10:32 PM
PDT
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 13m
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AS624+2
AS Alaska
739
10:36 PM
PDT
5:50 AM+1
EDT
4h 14m
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AS546
AS Alaska
7M9
7:05 AM
EDT
8:57 AM
PDT
4h 52m
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AS625
AS Alaska
B39M
7:42 AM
EDT
9:16 AM
PDT
4h 34m
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AS500+3
AS Alaska
7M9
6:57 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
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4h 47m
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Seattle to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,861 mi 4h 13m nonstop +3h ahead 74 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 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 74 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 21 739, 7M9 4h13-4h31 97% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,536
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.
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 13m to 4h 31m.
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 13m to 4h 31m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 4h 13m to 4h 31m. The route covers 1,861 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SEA to IND. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, OKC, OMA, MEM, STL, MKC, BOI, HLN, MKE, ELP, ASE, APA, CMH, SMF, TUL, SCF, CLE, FAT, SJC, TUS, VNY, ABQ, PIT, SNA, SAT, GSO, TEB, CHS, SJD, YYZ, PVR, ANC, GDL, BZE, AZA, LIR, MEX, DTW, BNA, ATL, SNN, RDU, IAH, LUX, DAL, SFO, AUS, ORD, MCI, MDW, DUB, MCO, BWI, PHL, IAD, TPA, CLT, PHX, EWR, DEN, MSP, LAX, DFW, LAS, BOS, SAN, BUR, MIA, SLC, RSW, DCA, JFK, FLL and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to IND ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes to 4 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,861 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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