Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, with about 55 flights a week in July 2026. The 976-mile flight takes about 2h 23m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 976 mi · 1,571 km
- Flight time
- 2h 23m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying DEN to IND
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 34 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 186,613 | 2h 19m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 113,470 | 2h 29m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 45,688 | 2h 25m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to IND flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:25am and the last at 6:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1518Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 12:50pm | 16 | 94% |
| UA 1522United Airlines | 10:05am | 2:41pm | 31 | 87% |
| WN 1188Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 3:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1519Southwest Airlines | 11:05am | 3:30pm | 24 | 88% |
| WN 1592Southwest Airlines | 2:05pm | 6:30pm | 24 | 71% |
| WN 657Southwest Airlines | 3:15pm | 7:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| F9 2348Frontier Airlines | 3:31pm | 8:04pm | 31 | 81% |
| UA 1199United Airlines | 5:35pm | 10:12pm | 31 | 75% |
| WN 4923Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 10:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4822Southwest Airlines | 6:55pm | 11:20pm | 28 | 22% |
Is DEN to IND on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,468 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (89%), those around 5pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,407 | 73% | 16 min | 0.7% |
| United Airlines | 791 | 83% | 12 min | 0.1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 270 | 81% | 13 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 93 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 203 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 197 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 267 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 103 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 134 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 187 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 160 | 73% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 269 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 70 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 383 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 195 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 105 | 44% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 72 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 242 | 33,404 | |
| September 2025 | 213 | 31,728 | |
| October 2025 | 228 | 34,449 | |
| November 2025 | 190 | 25,398 | |
| December 2025 | 190 | 25,106 | |
| January 2026 | 173 | 22,723 | |
| February 2026 | 159 | 20,911 | |
| March 2026 | 212 | 29,063 | |
| April 2026 | 195 | 27,647 | |
| May 2026 | 215 | 28,541 | |
| June 2026 | 235 | 32,433 | |
| July 2026 | 244 | 34,493 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.