United States · 450 miles (724 km)

Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 450 miles (724 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Nashville and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from IND to MCI

IND to MCI with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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IND to MCI: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from IND to MCI?

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI).

How far is Indianapolis from Kansas City by plane?

Indianapolis (IND) and Kansas City (MCI) are 450 miles (724 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does IND to MCI cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IND to MCI with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Indianapolis and Kansas City?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.