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

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AS500+3
AS Alaska
7M9
9:06 AM
PDT
4:16 PM
EDT
4h 10m
28%
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AS624+2
AS Alaska
73J
10:39 PM
PDT
5:44 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
28%
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AY4586cs
AY Finnair
7M9
7:00 AM
EDT
8:42 AM
PDT
4h 42m
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AS625+1
AS Alaska
73J
7:04 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
PDT
4h 48m
52%
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DL8961
DL Delta
5:19 PM
EDT
6:27 PM
PDT
4h 8m
76%
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AS500+3
AS Alaska
B39M
5:23 PM
EDT
6:38 PM
PDT
4h 15m
52%
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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 55m AFASAY → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 59m ASAYDL → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis flights
DEN Denver 6h 3m 8CAFAS → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis flights
DTW Detroit 6h 14m AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 6h 14m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 25m AMASAY → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Indianapolis flights
DAL Dallas 6h 51m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 1m AFAMAS → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 4m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 11m AAAFAS → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) 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 8m 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 8m. 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 73J, 7M9 4h05-4h10 63% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 63% – –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – 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
19
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MSP ~5h 55m MCI ~5h 59m DEN ~6h 3m DTW ~6h 14m ORD ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,547
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
Return
IND → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
79%
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 8m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 63% –
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 8m 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 8m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 19 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 8m 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, Kansas City and Denver.
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 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,861 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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