What percentage of Kansas City to Indianapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20% of flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This suggests that a significant portion of travelers on this route will experience at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

The typical direct flight time from Kansas City to Indianapolis is 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 724 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 23 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Kansas City to Indianapolis flights?

Historically, prices for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis have shown frequent fluctuations. This indicates that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Monitoring price changes over time may help in securing a more favorable fare for this route.

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Kansas City to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

For cheap flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis, fares typically range from $327–$427, with a median price of $357. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for travelers to find better pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis? The most affordable months to fly are January and March, both with a median fare of $175. April also offers a more competitive median fare of $347.

A typical journey from Kansas City to Indianapolis takes about 7h 55m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 724 km.

For flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Regular price: $213 - $333

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis is $213 to $333. The current lowest deal is $164 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 12.

now $164

Low $213

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from MKC to IND is January, with a median price of $175. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $419. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $175

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $419

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines

$279

$585

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines

$403

$580

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$397

$330

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$688

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

American Airlines

$359

$740

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines

$294

$503

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$299 → $201

33%

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

$260 → $164

37%

7 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 16

$252 → $173

31%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$312 → $233

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Kansas City - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Kansas City to Indianapolis are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January and March have offered the lowest median prices at $175 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 55m

The median flight time from Kansas City to Indianapolis is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $164 from October 9 to October 12.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing often.

Kansas City main airports to depart from

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a great option for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis.

📍 ~25 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$173

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

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.

📍 ~175 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis is within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price is around $336. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, with an average price of $370. For those planning further ahead, booking between 28-59 days prior to travel typically sees an average price of $342.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis is considered to be $327 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $357. Fares can go up to $427 or more, representing the higher end of prices observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, January and March have been the cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis, both with a median price of $175. The annual median price for this route is $357. In contrast, April has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $347.

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Kansas City to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

A typical journey from Kansas City to Indianapolis takes about 7h 55m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 724 km.

For flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Regular price: $213 - $333

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

The regular price range for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis is $213 to $333. The current lowest deal is $164 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 12.

now $164

Low $213

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis

January

Cheapest

Flights from $175

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $419

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines

$279

$585

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines

$403

$580

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$397

$330

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$688

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

American Airlines

$359

$740

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MCI - Indianapolis

Kansas City (MCI) - Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines

$294

$503

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$299 → $201

33%

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

$260 → $164

37%

7 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 16

$252 → $173

31%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$312 → $233

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis