Can I fly direct from Minneapolis to Indianapolis?

Direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are available, making up 21.4% of the observed flights in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stops. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common on this route.

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

A direct flight from Minneapolis to Indianapolis typically takes 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 808 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 3 hours and 49 minutes. This difference in flight time reflects the added travel time for connecting routes.

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

Historically, flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are frequently discounted. This indicates that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking lower fares. Price fluctuations are common on this route, making alerts a useful tool for tracking potential savings over a 30-day period.

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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 rather than just the in-air segment. This is a relatively short distance, classified as a short-haul flight, covering approximately 808 kilometers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, fares typically range from $325–$1043, with a median price of $634. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is typically during June and May, both with median fares of $158. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $178. These months present the best opportunities for more affordable travel on this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis involve connections, with only 21.4% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and when connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find available flights.

How much is a round trip from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Regular price: $114 - $265

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is between $114 and $265. The current lowest deal is $175 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 1-Nov 12.

now $175

Low $114

High $265

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 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

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$344

$335

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$187

$248

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$174

$218

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$182

$228

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$174

$228

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$207

$228

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$328 → $208

37%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$381 → $262

31%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$334 → $218

35%

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$316 → $208

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

Minneapolis - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are above the typical level, with a median price of $634.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May or June for the best prices.

Historically, May and June offer the lowest median prices at $158 for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 20m.

The median flight duration from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is 3h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 21.4% of recent flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights.

Sun Country Airlines is a provider of direct flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis appear frequently, with a $175 deal recently found.

Minneapolis main airports to depart from

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from Minneapolis city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$175

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying to Indianapolis from Minneapolis.

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

💸 Flights from ~$175

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with many direct flight options for Indianapolis.

📍 ~170 km from Indianapolis (requires a 1.5 to 2 hour drive, located in Kentucky).

💸 Flights from ~$175

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $186. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees prices around $390. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price is $269, while 28-59 days in advance sees prices around $383. These trends are observed across a 90-day booking window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is considered to be $325 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $634. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $1043 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis are May and June, both showing a median price of $158. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $178. These figures are based on a 270-day window of pricing data, where the annual median price for this route was $634.

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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: $114 - $265

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

The regular price range for flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is between $114 and $265. The current lowest deal is $175 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 1-Nov 12.

now $175

Low $114

High $265

The cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis

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

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$344

$335

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$187

$248

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$174

$218

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$182

$228

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$174

$228

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSP - Indianapolis

Minneapolis (MSP) - Indianapolis (IND)

Sun Country Airlines

$207

$228

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$328 → $208

37%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$381 → $262

31%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$334 → $218

35%

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$316 → $208

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Minneapolis to Indianapolis