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$66+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — HOU
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:41 pm
IND
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IAH
2 stops18h 25m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:15 am
IAH
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IND
1 stop11h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/78:01 pm
IND
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IAH
1 stop13h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/179:40 pm
IAH
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IND
1 stop9h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/912:38 pm
IND
-
IAH
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/177:21 am
IAH
-
IND
1 stop14h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/109:13 pm
IND
-
IAH
1 stop14h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/206:15 am
IAH
-
IND
1 stop11h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:15 am
IND
-
IAH
1 stop11h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/275:15 am
IAH
-
IND
1 stop5h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1112:21 pm
IND
-
IAH
1 stop7h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/177:21 am
IAH
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IND
1 stop14h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/109:13 pm
IND
-
IAH
1 stop14h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/187:59 pm
IAH
-
IND
1 stop11h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:41 pm
IND
-
IAH
2 stops13h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/236:15 am
IAH
-
IND
1 stop11h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/27:33 pm
IND
-
IAH
1 stop27h 24m
Frontier
Tue 2/108:18 pm
IAH
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IND
1 stop15h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3012:38 pm
IND
-
IAH
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/68:18 pm
IAH
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IND
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/112:38 pm
IND
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IAH
1 stop22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/95:05 am
IAH
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IND
1 stop5h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3012:38 pm
IND
-
IAH
1 stop5h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/95:05 am
IAH
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IND
1 stop5h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$185

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

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September

Average price

$435
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Houston that are best for you.

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Price

IndianapolisHouston

IND - IAH

INDIAH

Indianapolis

Fri 2/20

7:41 pm-8:00 am

2 stops13h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/23

6:15 am-6:31 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$180

IndianapolisHouston

IND - IAH

INDIAH

Indianapolis

Fri 3/6

9:28 am-10:58 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/9

9:15 pm-8:39 am

1 stop10h 24m

$258

IndianapolisHouston

IND - HOU

INDHOU

Indianapolis

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/20

6:55 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$287

IndianapolisHouston

IND - IAH

INDIAH

Indianapolis

Sat 2/14

1:12 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/15

4:43 pm-8:32 am

2 stops14h 49m

$288

IndianapolisHouston

IND - HOU

INDHOU

Indianapolis

Sat 3/7

5:40 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/10

11:00 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$300

IndianapolisHouston

IND - HOU

INDHOU

Indianapolis

Thu 3/12

5:30 am-7:15 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/17

11:00 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$300

IndianapolisHouston

IND - IAH

INDIAH

Indianapolis

Tue 4/14

9:16 am-10:57 am

Nonstop2h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

5:09 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 07m

$310

IndianapolisHouston

IND - HOU

INDHOU

Indianapolis

Sat 4/11

12:20 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/13

7:30 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$323

IndianapolisHouston

IND - HOU

INDHOU

Indianapolis

Tue 4/14

8:15 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/30

11:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$325

IndianapolisHouston

IND - HOU

INDHOU

Indianapolis

Tue 2/10

8:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/12

7:40 am-2:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$331

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Indianapolis to Houston, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Houston (average of $98). Flying from Indianapolis to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $178). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Indianapolis to Houston by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Indianapolis to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Barbara Noe Kennedy

Expert on IND

Award-winning travel journalist Barbara Noe Kennedy writes about destinations around the world—but her heart is in her home state of Virginia, where she’s always researching her next travel story.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Indianapolis to Houston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Houston?

    For a flight from Indianapolis to Houston, you will be flying from Indianapolis. Indianapolis (IND) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Indianapolis is the only Indianapolis airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Houston per day. 6 airlines have flights to Houston from Indianapolis on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Houston?

    A quick flight from Indianapolis to Houston can take about 2h 41m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $310. The distance between Indianapolis and Houston is about 844 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Houston round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to Houston round-trip from $71. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $108, and Frontier, from $122. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Indianapolis to Houston one-way?

    $58 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $64 and $115, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Houston? While on average our users pay $364, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $170. The most popular route (Indianapolis - Houston Hobby), is priced around $145.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Houston (average of $98). Flying from Indianapolis to Houston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $178). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$122Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$215Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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