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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Houston takes 2h 45m, 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 Indianapolis to Houston range from $321 to $517, with an average of $405 over the past 12 months. Anything below $321 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 78% above the $405 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Raleigh-Durham (RDU), compared to $426 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Indianapolis to Houston flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 0%, 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 $284 to $2,196. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Indianapolis to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Orlando (MCO) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Indianapolis to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $104.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 5h 03m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 26m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Indianapolis to Houston 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 and a checked bag in Economy 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.