What percentage of Denver to Indianapolis flights are direct?

Approximately 29.6% of flights from Denver to Indianapolis are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Denver to Indianapolis?

A direct flight from Denver to Indianapolis typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 153 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, typically taking around 9 hours and 33 minutes, or 573 minutes.

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

Cheap flights from Denver to Indianapolis come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Denver to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Indianapolis

For those seeking cheap flights from Denver to Indianapolis, fares 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 for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for travelers to find suitable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Indianapolis? The data shows that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $148. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $164, and October presents another good option with a median fare of $192. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from Denver to Indianapolis involve connections, as only 29.6% of recent fares were for direct flights. For the majority of journeys that include layovers, travelers can expect a typical number of 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Denver to Indianapolis, including connections, takes approximately 7h 57m. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all itineraries, reflecting the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The route from Denver to Indianapolis covers a distance of 1568 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long, often requiring a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Indianapolis

Regular price: $200 - $293

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Denver to Indianapolis typically range from $200 to $293. The current lowest deal is $138 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $138

Low $200

High $293

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

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Denver to Indianapolis

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$410

$400

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$487

$300

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$369

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$371

$323

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$487 → $300

38%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$502 → $369

27%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$270 → $146

46%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$270 → $146

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Indianapolis

Denver - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Denver to Indianapolis are near the typical level of $450.

📅 Best time to fly

May is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 57m

The median flight time from 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 has direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals for flights from Denver to Indianapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Denver to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a good choice for flights to Indianapolis, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~40 km from Denver city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a great choice for direct access to Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

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.

📍 ~160 km from Indianapolis (requires a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$141

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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 observed was $209. Booking 0-6 days out saw a significantly higher average price of $863. For those planning further in advance, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $348 across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Denver to Indianapolis was considered to be $249 or less. The median price for this route was $450. Prices typically started to increase for fares above $595, which represented the 75th percentile of prices observed.

Historically, the best months to fly from Denver to Indianapolis for lower prices include May, with a median price of $148, and April, with a median price of $164. October also showed favorable pricing, with a median of $192. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $450 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $200 - $293

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Denver to Indianapolis typically range from $200 to $293. The current lowest deal is $138 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $138

Low $200

High $293

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

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$410

$400

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$487

$300

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$369

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$236

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Indianapolis

Denver (DEN) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$371

$323

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$487 → $300

38%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$502 → $369

27%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$270 → $146

46%

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$270 → $146

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Indianapolis