How to get from Dallas to Indianapolis: connecting flights, about 6h total

Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis

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Prices by day: Dallas to Indianapolis

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Best fares from Dallas to Indianapolis

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Cheapest one-way $124 24 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $144 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $144 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $143 Fri, 25 December 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $124

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Kansas City: 6h
two tickets, via Chicago: $135
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 764 mi (1,229 km)

fastest

Via Kansas City

with the connection

Dallas to Kansas City flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Kansas City to Indianapolis flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $440

Via Atlanta

6h 40m

with the connection

Dallas to Atlanta flight 2h 7m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Indianapolis flight 1h 33m

two ticketsfrom $324

Via Chicago

6h 43m

with the connection

Dallas to Chicago flight 2h 32m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Indianapolis flight 1h 11m

two ticketsfrom $135

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 Dallas to cities closest to Indianapolis

Dallas to Cincinnati Cincinnati: 99 mi (160 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 15m from $102 Dallas to Fort Wayne Fort Wayne: 105 mi (169 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 26m Dallas to Louisville Louisville: 107 mi (172 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 7m from $152 Dallas to Chicago Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 32m from $58 Dallas to Grand Rapids Grand Rapids: 222 mi (358 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 28m Dallas to St Louis St Louis: 231 mi (371 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 45m

To Indianapolis from cities closest to Dallas

Kansas City to Indianapolis Kansas City: 454 mi (731 km) from Dallas, flight 1h 25m from $168 Denver to Indianapolis Denver: 662 mi (1,066 km) from Dallas, flight 2h 25m from $141 Atlanta to Indianapolis Atlanta: 720 mi (1,158 km) from Dallas, flight 1h 33m from $79 Chicago to Indianapolis Chicago: 805 mi (1,295 km) from Dallas, flight 1h 11m from $77 Phoenix to Indianapolis Phoenix: 885 mi (1,424 km) from Dallas, flight 3h 20m from $199 Charlotte to Indianapolis Charlotte: 928 mi (1,494 km) from Dallas, flight 1h 41m from $86

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Dallas 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 Dallas to Indianapolis?

Via Kansas City: 1h 35m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 6h in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $135. 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 Dallas and Indianapolis?

Kansas City (6h total), Atlanta (6h 40m total) and Chicago (6h 43m total).

How far is Indianapolis from Dallas?

764 mi (1,229 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.