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Today’s best flight deals from New York to Indianapolis

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Indianapolis

September 8 - September 21

Cheapest

EWR - Indianapolis

$211

$210

Round trip

August 5 - August 12

Best

LGA - Indianapolis

$277

$212

Round trip

September 8 - October 6

EWR - Indianapolis

$204

$212

Round trip

October 13 - November 2

EWR - Indianapolis

$261

$212

Round trip

September 8 - October 3

EWR - Indianapolis

$204

$212

Round trip

August 27 - August 31

LGA - Indianapolis

$295

$228

Round trip

July 9 - July 15

Earliest

LGA - Indianapolis

$261

$231

Round trip

September 17 - September 22

LGA - Indianapolis

$262

$236

Round trip

September 3 - September 7

LGA - Indianapolis

$258

$237

Round trip

October 6 - October 24

LGA - Indianapolis

$274

$237

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Indianapolis

A typical journey from New York to Indianapolis takes about 4h 9m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and itineraries with layovers. Given the distance, this is classified as a short-haul route, covering approximately 1035 kilometers.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to Indianapolis, fares typically range from $104–$379, with a median price of $155. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 17% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings can emerge frequently.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Indianapolis, April stands out with a median fare of $104. Other cost-effective months include July, with a median fare of $137, and June, where the median fare is $139.
Regarding direct flights from New York to Indianapolis, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 65.7% of recent fares are for direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from New York to Indianapolis

Regular price: $174 - $256

Prices for flights from New York to Indianapolis are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Indianapolis is between $174 and $256. The current lowest deal is $210 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 8 to Sep 21.

now $210

Low $174

High $256

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Indianapolis is April, with a median price of $104. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $379. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $104

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $379

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Direct flights from New York to Indianapolis

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Indianapolis

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Indianapolis

New York (JFK) - Indianapolis (IND)

$430

$367

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

New York (LGA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$285

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

New York (LGA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$291

$250

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

New York (LGA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$259

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

New York (EWR) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$274

$263

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

New York (EWR) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$274

$265

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Indianapolis

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$320  →  $222

31%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$317  →  $222

30%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$331  →  $240

28%

9 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 10

$306  →  $222

27%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Indianapolis

New York - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to IND are near the typical level, with 17% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to IND, with a median price of $104.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 4h 9m

The typical flight duration from New York to Indianapolis is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

65.7% of recent deals are direct flights

65.7% of recent deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on the NYC to IND route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Indianapolis appear frequently, averaging 0.63 deals per day.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Indianapolis, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$212

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International provides a major hub for flights to Indianapolis from the New York area.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$215

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights to Indianapolis, serving the New York metropolitan area.

📍 ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$212

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Indianapolis.

📍 ~70 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to Indianapolis.

📍 ~15 km from Indianapolis city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$210

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers extensive carrier options and competitive pricing for travelers to Indianapolis.

📍 ~175 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International is a significant regional airport with strong connectivity to major US hubs for Indianapolis travelers.

📍 ~170 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$230

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International often serves as a low-cost alternative for regional travel with faster security and boarding.

📍 ~140 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$285

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International is the primary airport for Northeast Indiana, offering very low congestion and easy parking.

📍 ~160 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Blue Grass (LEX)

Blue Grass provides additional options for travelers heading south, as an alternative to SDF or CVG.

📍 ~230 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

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$2,653

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74% AI deal score

$4,049

$2,513

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74% AI deal score

$4,042

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$2,597

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$4,583

$2,757

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$4,017

$2,630

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$2,684

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$2,731

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$2,733

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$2,766

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$3,037

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Indianapolis, United States

68% AI deal score

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$3,038

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Indianapolis, United States

68% AI deal score

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$3,062

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$3,063

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$599

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$4,042

$3,070

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$3,095

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from New York to Indianapolis is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for flights has been around $162. Booking within 7-13 days of travel also shows favorable pricing, with an average of $240. However, waiting until 0-6 days before departure can see prices surge significantly, averaging $699.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from New York to Indianapolis is considered to be $104 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $155. Prices above $379 are typically in the higher range for this route. By comparing prices to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify a favorable offer.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Indianapolis, with a median price of $104. Other relatively inexpensive months include July and June, with median prices of $137 and $139 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $155. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.