Indianapolis (IND) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Indianapolis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 11 flights a week in July 2026. The 861-mile flight takes about 2h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 861 mi · 1,386 km
- Flight time
- 2h 21m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 68%
Airlines flying IND to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 11 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 54,300 | 2h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IND to HOU flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:45am and the last at 6:45pm. 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 2060Southwest Airlines | 5:45am | 7:10am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 2097Southwest Airlines | 6:15am | 7:40am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1191Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:25am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 770Southwest Airlines | 8:10am | 9:35am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1798Southwest Airlines | 6:45pm | 8:10pm | 4 | n/a |
Is IND to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 493 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (98%), those around 8pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (67%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 493 | 86% | 9 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 126 | 95% | |
| 6am to 7am | 27 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 46 | 98% | |
| 8am to 9am | 19 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 35 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 13 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 28 | 93% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 13 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 37 | 84% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 42 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 24 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 74 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 37 | 4,452 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 4,409 | |
| October 2025 | 57 | 6,961 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,535 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 3,941 | |
| January 2026 | 30 | 2,756 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 2,980 | |
| March 2026 | 58 | 6,437 | |
| April 2026 | 47 | 4,539 | |
| May 2026 | 44 | 4,589 | |
| June 2026 | 47 | 4,808 | |
| July 2026 | 47 | 4,893 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.