What percentage of Houston to Indianapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 38.2% of flights from Houston to Indianapolis were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Indianapolis?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Indianapolis has a median duration of 2 hours and 19 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1360 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 7 hours and 18 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Houston to Indianapolis?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Houston to Indianapolis are considered frequent. This route is often a source of favorable deals for travelers. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a route worth monitoring for potential savings.

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Houston to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

A typical journey from Houston to Indianapolis, including connecting itineraries, takes about 2h 19m. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one connection, this median duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. The direct flight time is also 2h 19m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 16h 4m.

For those seeking cheap flights from Houston to Indianapolis, right now fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $257–$523, with a median of $353. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low fares may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Indianapolis is often in December, with a median fare of $185. January also presents an attractive option, with median fares at $185. Another favorable month for lower prices is March, where the median fare is also $185.

The route from Houston to Indianapolis is primarily served by connecting flights, with only 38.2% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

The distance between Houston and Indianapolis is approximately 1360 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul journey, meaning it is a relatively short flight compared to longer international or transcontinental routes.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Indianapolis

Regular price: $219 - $469

Prices for flights from Houston to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $219 to $469. The current lowest deal is $129 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now $129

Low $219

High $469

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Indianapolis is January, with a median price of $145. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $532. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $145

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $532

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Indianapolis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Indianapolis

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$347

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$350

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$325

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$530

$350

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$526

$350

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$350

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$247 → $118

52%

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$247 → $118

52%

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$247 → $119

52%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

$244 → $118

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

Houston - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $129.

Recent fares are below the typical level, with deals historically ranging from $257 to $523.

📅 Best time to fly

January, March, and December are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are January, March, and December, with median prices around $185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 19m.

Direct flights to Indianapolis typically take 2 hours and 19 minutes, covering 1360 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 61.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Indianapolis, with prices from 127 USD.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a great choice for direct access to Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

📍 ~13 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

📍 ~170 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

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Aug 25

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Indianapolis, United States

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Indianapolis, United States

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$4,078

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$1,197

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Indianapolis, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Houston to Indianapolis are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $285. Booking 28-59 days out typically sees an average price of $297. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days out, averaging $365, and significantly higher for those booked 60+ days in advance, with an average of $462.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Indianapolis is considered to be $257 or less. The median price for this route was $353. Fares typically range up to $523 for higher-priced options. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Indianapolis are December, January, and March, with a median price of $185 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $353. While December is listed as a cheapest month, it also appears as the most expensive month, indicating price variability within that period. These trends are observed over a 270-day window.

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Houston to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Houston to Indianapolis

Regular price: $219 - $469

Prices for flights from Houston to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $219 to $469. The current lowest deal is $129 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now $129

Low $219

High $469

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

January

Cheapest

Flights from $145

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $532

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Indianapolis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Indianapolis

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$347

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$350

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$325

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$530

$350

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$526

$350

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Indianapolis

Houston (IAH) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$514

$350

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$247 → $118

52%

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$247 → $118

52%

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$247 → $119

52%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

$244 → $118

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

Houston - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $129.

Recent fares are below the typical level, with deals historically ranging from $257 to $523.

📅 Best time to fly

January, March, and December are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are January, March, and December, with median prices around $185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 19m.

Direct flights to Indianapolis typically take 2 hours and 19 minutes, covering 1360 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 61.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Indianapolis, with prices from 127 USD.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a great choice for direct access to Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

📍 ~13 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

Indianapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,197

$583

Save $614

From IAH

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Sep 04

Indianapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,090

$583

Save $507

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Indianapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,077

$588

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Cheap Flights from Houston to Indianapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Indianapolis

Houston to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Houston to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Houston to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

Houston - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $129.

January, March, and December are historically cheapest.

Direct flights take 2h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

How early should I book Houston to Indianapolis flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Houston to Indianapolis?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Indianapolis?

What percentage of Houston to Indianapolis flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Indianapolis?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Houston to Indianapolis?

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More routes from Houston

Flights to Indianapolis from other cities

Houston to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Houston to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Houston to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Indianapolis

Houston - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $129.

January, March, and December are historically cheapest.

Direct flights take 2h 19m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

Aug 25

Aug 29

Sep 21

Sep 04

Sep 25

Aug 16

Aug 17

Aug 17

Sep 20

Aug 28

Sep 04

Sep 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

How early should I book Houston to Indianapolis flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Houston to Indianapolis?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Indianapolis?