What percentage of Denver to Indianapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.6% of flights from Denver to Indianapolis were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How many hours is the flight from Denver to Indianapolis?

A direct flight from Denver to Indianapolis typically takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes. This corresponds to a distance of 1568 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging 9 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do cheap flights from Denver to Indianapolis come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Denver to Indianapolis come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. Travelers looking for budget-friendly options can expect regular opportunities to find good prices. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan a trip without waiting for rare discounts.

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Denver to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

The journey from Denver to Indianapolis covers a distance of 1568 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short hop but typically doesn't involve the extensive travel times of long-haul international routes. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Denver to Indianapolis, understanding the typical price range and flight characteristics can help in planning.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Indianapolis, the data indicates that May stands out with a median fare of $148. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $164, followed by October at a median of $192. These months present the most budget-friendly options for this route.

Fares for flights from Denver to Indianapolis typically range from $249–$595, with a median price of $450. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 29.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Denver to Indianapolis are available, you are more likely to find itineraries that include one or more stops.

A typical journey from Denver to Indianapolis takes approximately 7h 57m, including connections. This duration accounts for the time spent in the air as well as any layovers you might encounter on connecting itineraries, which are common for this route.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Indianapolis

Regular price: $97 - $251

Prices for flights from Denver to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Indianapolis is typically between $97 and $251. The current lowest deal is $85 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 7 to December 2.

now $85

Low $97

High $251

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Indianapolis is May, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $832. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $148

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $832

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Indianapolis

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Last-minute flights going from Denver to Indianapolis

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$382

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$443

$350

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$378

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$338

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$371

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$397

$337

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$442 → $336

24%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$293 → $198

32%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$443 → $350

21%

10 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 14

$236 → $146

38%

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Denver - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Denver to Indianapolis are near the typical level, with a median of $450.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $148, followed by April at $164.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 57m

The median flight time for Denver to Indianapolis is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 70.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options to Indianapolis.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with more direct flight options than other regional candidates.

📍 ~150 km from Indianapolis (requires a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$120

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Indianapolis, United States

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$1,108

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Denver to Indianapolis is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $209. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a significant price increase, with an average cost of $863. For travelers planning further ahead, prices average $348 for bookings made 60+ days out, and $381 for those made 14-27 days in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Denver to Indianapolis is considered to be $249 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $450. Prices can go higher, with 75% of tickets historically costing $595 or more. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $249 threshold.

Historically, May is often the best month to fly from Denver to Indianapolis, with a median price of $148. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $164. October has also shown favorable pricing, with a median of $192. The annual median price for this route is $450, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Denver to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Denver to Indianapolis

Regular price: $97 - $251

Prices for flights from Denver to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Indianapolis is typically between $97 and $251. The current lowest deal is $85 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 7 to December 2.

now $85

Low $97

High $251

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

May

Cheapest

Flights from $148

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $832

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Denver to Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Indianapolis

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$382

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$443

$350

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$378

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$338

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$371

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$397

$337

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$442 → $336

24%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$293 → $198

32%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$443 → $350

21%

10 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 14

$236 → $146

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

Denver - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Denver to Indianapolis are near the typical level, with a median of $450.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $148, followed by April at $164.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 57m

The median flight time for Denver to Indianapolis is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 70.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options to Indianapolis.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$257

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with more direct flight options than other regional candidates.

Indianapolis, United States

79% AI deal score

$3,483

$2,004

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Cheap Flights from Denver to Indianapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Denver to Indianapolis

Denver to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Denver to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Denver to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

Denver - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 7h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Denver main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

When is the best time to book flights from Denver to Indianapolis?

What is a good price for a flight from Denver to Indianapolis?

What's the best month to fly from Denver to Indianapolis?

What percentage of Denver to Indianapolis flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Denver to Indianapolis?

How often do cheap flights from Denver to Indianapolis come up?

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Denver to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Denver to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Denver to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

Denver - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 7h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Denver main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

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