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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Indianapolis Airport to Houston? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $374. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Houston.$258 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $258, select.
Houston.$320 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Houston.$320 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Houston.$320 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Houston.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Houston.$341 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
Houston.$350 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Houston.$357 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
Houston.$374 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.
Houston.$385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Houston.$385 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Houston.$387 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
Houston.$394 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $394, select.
Houston.$394 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $394, select.
Houston.$395 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $395, select.
Houston.$395 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $395, select.

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Direct flights from Indianapolis to Houston

Alternative Indianapolis to Houston routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Indianapolis to Houston? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Houston Hobby

16km from central Houston
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from $258
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Houston George Bush Intercntl.

25km from central Houston
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Houston Ellington Field

28km from central Houston
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Galveston

74km from central Houston
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Indianapolis to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$259
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week106

Finding cheap flights from Indianapolis to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Houston: Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl., Houston Ellington Field, and Galveston.
The best price we found for a return flight from Indianapolis to Houston is $258. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Houston.
Southwest Airlines, United and Air New Zealand fly direct from Indianapolis to Houston.
As of May 2026, there are 212 flights per week flying from Indianapolis to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Houston is usually August.
If you're flying from Indianapolis Airport, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston Hobby – which is 15.5 km away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from $258.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Indianapolis Airport to Houston on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Houston.

Travelling from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Houston: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston.

  • Indianapolis International Airport is located in Indianapolis. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Houston is one hour behind Indianapolis.

  • The most popular route is from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). You can select from 28 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from IND to IAH is the 06:30 United Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 18:55 with United Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your IND to Houston flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can book a direct Indianapolis International Airport to Houston ticket. Start your journey at IND and arrive at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

  • Book your ticket with United Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston.

  • Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Indianapolis, IND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near IND. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 78% of flights taking off from Indianapolis International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • The address for IND is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.

How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Houston

  • $137 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Indianapolis International Airport to Houston flight. A return plane ticket starts at $259. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from IND to Houston. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to access the best prices across each month and bag an epic deal.

  • Finding a cheap flight from IND to Houston is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a deal gets even better.

  • Save money on your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • The distance from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near IAH:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from IND to Houston can help you get the best possible rate.

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Following your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 50 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HOU. Kick back and get cosy after your IND to Houston flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from HOU four weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater selection of vehicles.

  • Houston Hobby Airport is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Best time to go to Houston

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston. July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in January.

  • Before locking in your Indianapolis International Airport to Houston plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from IND to Houston in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

More about Houston

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Houston, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its leading sights. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Dallas is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without visiting Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Indianapolis to Houston

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