How to get from Indianapolis to Houston: connecting flights, about 6h 48m total

Flights from Indianapolis to Houston

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Best fares from Indianapolis to Houston

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Cheapest one-way $92 22 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $226 22 December 2026, UA Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $92

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 48m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $154
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 866 mi (1,394 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 48m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Dallas flight 2h 32m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Houston: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Houston flight 1h 16m

two ticketsfrom $354

Via Atlanta

6h 56m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Atlanta flight 1h 36m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Houston flight 2h 20m

two ticketsfrom $154

Via Chicago

7h 21m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Chicago flight 1h 21m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Houston flight 3h

two ticketsfrom $208

Via Charlotte

7h 41m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Charlotte flight 1h 47m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Houston flight 2h 54m

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 Indianapolis to cities closest to Houston

Indianapolis to Dallas Dallas: 224 mi (361 km) from Houston, flight 2h 32m from $181 Indianapolis to Kansas City Kansas City: 647 mi (1,041 km) from Houston, flight 1h 35m from $275 Indianapolis to Atlanta Atlanta: 702 mi (1,129 km) from Houston, flight 1h 36m from $126 Indianapolis to Cancun Cancun: 797 mi (1,283 km) from Houston, flight 3h 30m Indianapolis to Punta Gorda Punta Gorda: 837 mi (1,347 km) from Houston, flight 2h 35m Indianapolis to Fort Myers Fort Myers: 850 mi (1,368 km) from Houston, flight 2h 30m

To Houston from cities closest to Indianapolis

Chicago to Houston Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 3h from $84 Grand Rapids to Houston Grand Rapids: 222 mi (358 km) from Indianapolis, flight 3h 20m from $148 Detroit to Houston Detroit: 240 mi (386 km) from Indianapolis, flight 3h 16m from $90 Nashville to Houston Nashville: 252 mi (405 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 18m from $113 Cleveland to Houston Cleveland: 263 mi (423 km) from Indianapolis, flight 5h 48m from $110 Pittsburgh to Houston Pittsburgh: 329 mi (529 km) from Indianapolis, flight 3h 16m from $153

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Houston?

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

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

Via Dallas: 2h 32m to the connection, 1h 16m after it, about 6h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $154. 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 Indianapolis and Houston?

Dallas (6h 48m total), Atlanta (6h 56m total), Chicago (7h 21m total) and Charlotte (7h 41m total).

How far is Houston from Indianapolis?

866 mi (1,394 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.