St Louis to Indianapolis (STL–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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St Louis to Indianapolis
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 228 mi 0h 55m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

STL–IND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 3 7M8 0h55 30% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (3 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, STL to IND direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CMI ~2h 31m SUS ~2h 40m COU ~2h 59m CMH ~3h 30m CLE ~4h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,003
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
STL → IND
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
78%
Return
IND → STL
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric STL→IND COU→IND
Distance from STL – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 –
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 30% –
Columbia (COU) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of STL 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 St Louis.
STL: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
228 mi / 367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Facts

STL–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance228 mi / 367 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 228 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from STL to IND. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, SUS, COU, CMH, CLE, OMA, YIP, MKC, MKE, DSM, RST, CHS, YYZ, SAV, BHM, TEB, PBI, LNS, APF, BDL, BZN, MYR, SCF, PVR, CUN, BUR, SJU, ABQ, SAN, MSP, IAD, ATL, ORD, BNA, MDW, PHL, IAH, CLT, DAL, DFW, EWR, DCA, BWI, AUS, HOU, DEN, RSW, MCO, FLL, TPA, MCI, DTW, SLC, JAX, MIA, LGA, BOS, SFO, PHX, LAS, SRQ, VPS, RDU, ECP, LAX, SJD, SEA, SMF and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU. 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 STL to IND

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STL to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to IND ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (367 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU).