Houston (IAH) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
United Airlines, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 844-mile flight takes about 2h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 844 mi · 1,358 km
- Flight time
- 2h 19m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying IAH to IND
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-900, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-900ER | 76,111 | 2h 20m |
| Mesa Airlines | 11 | Embraer E175 | 46,024 | 2h 18m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to IND flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:20am and the last at 8:02pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 6162United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 7:20am | 10:48am | 27 | 92% |
| UA 1687United Airlines | 11:58am | 3:27pm | 31 | 88% |
| UA 6129United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 4:35pm | 8:04pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 6132United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 4:35pm | 8:03pm | 10 | 77% |
| UA 465United Airlines | 8:02pm | 11:30pm | 28 | 75% |
Is IAH to IND on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,409 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 7pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,409 | 85% | 11 min | 0.5% |
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 | 321 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 100 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 265 | 89% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 288 | 83% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 45 | 81% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 51 | 82% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 129 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 210 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 123 | 10,379 | |
| September 2025 | 120 | 9,465 | |
| October 2025 | 124 | 11,149 | |
| November 2025 | 119 | 9,746 | |
| December 2025 | 120 | 10,486 | |
| January 2026 | 120 | 9,452 | |
| February 2026 | 108 | 7,746 | |
| March 2026 | 124 | 10,061 | |
| April 2026 | 120 | 11,640 | |
| May 2026 | 118 | 10,498 | |
| June 2026 | 108 | 10,757 | |
| July 2026 | 111 | 11,071 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.