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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:43 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Indianapolis takes 2h 23m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Indianapolis range from $334 to $590, with an average of $431 over the past 12 months. Anything below $334 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 71% above the $431 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $233 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $463 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Indianapolis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $257 to $2,259. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Indianapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Houston to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 1h 50m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Houston to Indianapolis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $599, a difference of $216.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 5h 08m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 31m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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.

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.

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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