Can I fly direct from Minneapolis to Indianapolis?

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are available, historically accounting for 21.4% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stops. While direct options exist, a significant portion of flights will involve at least one connection. It is advisable to check specific flight details when booking.

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis?

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Indianapolis typically takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 808 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 3 hours and 49 minutes. The addition of a single stop can more than double the total journey duration. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their trip.

Should I set a price alert for Minneapolis to Indianapolis flights?

Based on historical trends across the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and new offers appear regularly for this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture favorable pricing as it becomes available. Travelers may find value in monitoring this route for potential savings.

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Minneapolis to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

A typical journey from Minneapolis to Indianapolis takes about 3h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. This is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 808 kilometers.

When looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $325–$1043, with a median of $634. Currently, only 3% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is typically in June and May, both with a median fare of $158. July also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $178. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you find optimal times to book.

Most itineraries for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis connect at least once. Only 21.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Regular price: $213 - $299

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is between $213 and $299. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 30-Nov 11.

now $134

Low $213

High $299

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from MSP to IND is May, with a median price of $158. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $534. Prices are generally lower from May to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $158

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $534

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$370

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$492

$339

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$323

$239

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$239

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$223

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$231

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$492 → $337

32%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$486 → $380

22%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$334 → $238

29%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$444 → $370

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Minneapolis - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to Indianapolis are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices as low as $158

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are June, May, and July, with median prices around $158.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 3h 20m

The median flight duration for Minneapolis to Indianapolis is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 21.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

📍 ~175 km from Indianapolis (requires a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$135

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Dec 11

Indianapolis, United States

80% AI deal score

$6,011

$2,413

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From MSP

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Oct 09

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,671

$2,385

Save $1,286

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

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Oct 18

Indianapolis, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,736

$2,390

Save $1,346

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

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Oct 09

Indianapolis, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,507

$2,385

Save $1,122

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

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Oct 09

Indianapolis, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,534

$2,385

Save $1,149

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 02

Indianapolis, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,435

$2,390

Save $1,045

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 02

Indianapolis, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,546

$2,390

Save $1,156

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 02

Indianapolis, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,572

$2,390

Save $1,182

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 02

Indianapolis, United States

75% AI deal score

$3,591

$2,390

Save $1,201

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Sep 25

Indianapolis, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,089

$2,720

Save $1,369

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Business Class

From MSP

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Sep 25

Indianapolis, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,161

$2,774

Save $1,387

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From MSP

Elite

Oct 12

Indianapolis, United States

73% AI deal score

$3,661

$2,637

Save $1,024

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the most economical time to book flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $186 for bookings made in this window. In contrast, flights booked 7-13 days out typically saw average prices of $390, while those booked 14-27 days in advance averaged $269. Planning ahead by at least two months generally yields the best value.

Based on pricing across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is considered to be $325 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $634. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of deals observed being $1043 or less. Aiming for prices at or below $325 would represent a favorable deal.

Historically, May and June have been the most affordable months to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, both showing a median price of $158. July also presented a relatively low median price of $178. These months offer prices significantly below the annual median of $634. Travelers looking for the best value should consider flying during these periods.

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Minneapolis to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Regular price: $213 - $299

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is between $213 and $299. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 30-Nov 11.

now $134

Low $213

High $299

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from MSP to IND is May, with a median price of $158. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $534. Prices are generally lower from May to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $158

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $534

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$370

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$492

$339

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$323

$239

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$239

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$310

$223

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$231

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$492 → $337

32%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$486 → $380

22%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$334 → $238

29%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$444 → $370

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Minneapolis - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Minneapolis to Indianapolis are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices as low as $158

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are June, May, and July, with median prices around $158.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 3h 20m

The median flight duration for Minneapolis to Indianapolis is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 21.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Sun Country Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is a good option for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis.

📍 ~11 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

Indianapolis, United States

73% AI deal score

$3,661

$2,637

Save $1,024

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Minneapolis to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Minneapolis - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices as low as $158

Typical flight time is 3h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Minneapolis 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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Oct 09

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Oct 09

Oct 09

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Oct 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

How early should I book Minneapolis to Indianapolis flights to get the cheapest price?

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

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

Can I fly direct from Minneapolis to Indianapolis?

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis?

Should I set a price alert for Minneapolis to Indianapolis flights?

Related routes

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Flights to Indianapolis from other cities

Minneapolis to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

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

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Minneapolis - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices as low as $158

Typical flight time is 3h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Minneapolis 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

Dec 11

Oct 09

Oct 18

Oct 09

Oct 09

Oct 02

Oct 02

Oct 02

Oct 02

Sep 25

Sep 25

Oct 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

How early should I book Minneapolis to Indianapolis flights to get the cheapest price?

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

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