How to get from Austin to Indianapolis: connecting flights, about 6h 20m total

Flights from Austin to Indianapolis

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Best fares from Austin to Indianapolis

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $141 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $448 14 November 2026, WN Cheapest in the next 7 days $141 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $141 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $141

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Kansas City: 6h 20m
two tickets, via Chicago: $220
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 926 mi (1,491 km)

fastest

Via Kansas City

6h 20m

with the connection

Austin to Kansas City flight 1h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Kansas City to Indianapolis flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $666

Via Atlanta

6h 44m

with the connection

Austin to Atlanta flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Indianapolis flight 1h 33m

two ticketsfrom $401

Via Chicago

7h 2m

with the connection

Austin to Chicago flight 2h 51m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Indianapolis flight 1h 11m

two ticketsfrom $220

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Austin to cities closest to Indianapolis

Austin to Dayton Dayton: 104 mi (168 km) from Indianapolis, flight 8h 24m from $242 Austin to Chicago Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 51m from $104 Austin to Atlanta Atlanta: 428 mi (688 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 11m from $127 Austin to Buffalo Buffalo: 434 mi (699 km) from Indianapolis, flight 8h 23m from $186 Austin to Kansas City Kansas City: 452 mi (727 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 55m from $198 Austin to Washington Washington: 491 mi (790 km) from Indianapolis, flight 3h 9m from $240

To Indianapolis from cities closest to Austin

Kansas City to Indianapolis Kansas City: 636 mi (1,024 km) from Austin, flight 1h 25m from $168 Denver to Indianapolis Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 2h 25m from $141 Atlanta to Indianapolis Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 1h 33m from $79 Phoenix to Indianapolis Phoenix: 869 mi (1,398 km) from Austin, flight 3h 20m from $199 Cancun to Indianapolis Cancun: 924 mi (1,487 km) from Austin, flight 3h 22m Chicago to Indianapolis Chicago: 979 mi (1,576 km) from Austin, flight 1h 11m from $77

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Indianapolis?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Kansas City.

What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Indianapolis?

Via Kansas City: 1h 55m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 6h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Austin to Indianapolis with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $220. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Austin and Indianapolis?

Kansas City (6h 20m total), Atlanta (6h 44m total) and Chicago (7h 2m total).

How far is Indianapolis from Austin?

926 mi (1,491 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.