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Among airlines operating Houston to Indianapolis flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Indianapolis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Houston to Indianapolis may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Indianapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $143 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $446 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Indianapolis most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Houston to Indianapolis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $550, a difference of $160. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Indianapolis route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Indianapolis flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Indianapolis are Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. These are among the most viewed places in Indianapolis on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Indianapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 11:29 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 70% above the route average of $423. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Indianapolis takes 2h 24m, covering 858 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Houston to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 5h 07m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Houston to Indianapolis range from $332 to $567, with an average of $423 over the past 12 months. Anything below $332 counts as a good deal.