How many flights from Indianapolis to Houston are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 61.4% of flights from Indianapolis to Houston were non-stop. For itineraries that included connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route historically found direct options available.

How many hours is the flight from Indianapolis to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Indianapolis to Houston has a duration of 2 hours and 31 minutes, covering a distance of 1360 kilometers. Flights with one stop historically averaged a longer duration of 7 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers can expect a considerably shorter journey when opting for a non-stop service.

How often do cheap flights from Indianapolis to Houston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Indianapolis to Houston appear frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals across the trailing 30-day period. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options with regularity for this specific route.

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Today’s best flight deals from Indianapolis to Houston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Indianapolis to Houston

2026-08-21 – 2026-08-26
IND - Houston
80% AI deal score
$239
$120
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-11-04
IND - Houston
76% AI deal score
$193
$121
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2026-09-28 – 2026-10-28
IND - Houston
76% AI deal score
$192
$121
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2026-09-21 – 2026-10-21
IND - Houston
76% AI deal score
$189
$121
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2026-09-28 – 2026-10-21
IND - Houston
76% AI deal score
$192
$121
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2026-09-14 – 2026-09-23
IND - Houston
76% AI deal score
$203
$127
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2026-09-14 – 2026-09-19
IND - Houston
78% AI deal score
$225
$127
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2026-09-14 – 2026-09-16
IND - Houston
78% AI deal score
$230
$127
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2026-09-14 – 2026-10-07
IND - Houston
74% AI deal score
$183
$127
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2026-10-05 – 2026-10-07
IND - Houston
78% AI deal score
$234
$127
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Indianapolis to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Indianapolis to Houston

A typical journey from Indianapolis to Houston takes about 2h 31m, including connections. While a meaningful share are non-stop, the remaining itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers. This route covers a distance of 1360 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

For those seeking cheap flights from Indianapolis to Houston, fares right now are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $257–$537, with a median of $337. Currently, only 4% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that most current offerings are above what is considered a good value.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Houston? The most affordable months to fly are March and April, both with a median fare of $233. Following these, December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $265. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Indianapolis to Houston

Regular price: $160 - $275

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

The regular price range for flights from Indianapolis to Houston is $160-$275. The current lowest deal is $118 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 30-Oct 21.

now $118

Low $160

High $275

The cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Houston is November, with a median price of $265. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1757. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $265

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,757

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Indianapolis to Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Indianapolis to Houston

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$138

$210

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$118

$210

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$118

$210

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$118

$210

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (HOU)

American Airlines

$350

$229

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$138

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 21

$529 → $287

46%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$350 → $229

35%

5 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 26

$239 → $120

50%

9 nights

Jan 1 - Jan 10

$489 → $372

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Indianapolis to Houston

Indianapolis - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Indianapolis to Houston are below the typical level, with deals around $118.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, April, or December for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Indianapolis to Houston are March, April, and December.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 31m.

Direct flights from Indianapolis to Houston typically take 2h 31m, while connecting flights average 27h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.4% of recent flights are direct.

61.4% of recent flights from Indianapolis to Houston are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the lowest recent fare.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $118 from Indianapolis to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Indianapolis to Houston appear frequently, so check often for good prices.

Indianapolis main airports to depart from

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is a great option for flights from Indianapolis to Houston.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Houston from Indianapolis.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, making it a strong alternative.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$174

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Indianapolis to Houston is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $339. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw a significantly higher average price of $1174, while booking 14-27 days out had an average price of $465. Even booking 60+ days in advance was slightly more expensive, averaging $430.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Indianapolis to Houston is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $257. The median price for this route historically stands at $337. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $537, indicating that a price of $257 or less represents a substantial saving compared to typical fares.

Historically, March and April have been the cheapest months to fly from Indianapolis to Houston, both showing a median price of $233. December also offered a relatively good median price of $265. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $337, making these months notably more affordable.

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Indianapolis to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Indianapolis to Houston

How much is a round trip from Indianapolis to Houston

Regular price: $160 - $275

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

The regular price range for flights from Indianapolis to Houston is $160-$275. The current lowest deal is $118 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 30-Oct 21.

now $118

Low $160

High $275

The cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Houston

November

Cheapest

Flights from $265

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,757

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Indianapolis to Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Indianapolis to Houston

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$138

$210

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$118

$210

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$118

$210

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$118

$210

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (HOU)

American Airlines

$350

$229

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Houston

Indianapolis (IND) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$138

One-way

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

2 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 21

$529 → $287

46%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$350 → $229

35%

5 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 26

$239 → $120

50%

9 nights

Jan 1 - Jan 10

$489 → $372

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Indianapolis to Houston