Flights To Indiana — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Cheapest flights to Indianapolis (IND) cost $120 one-way in March 2026, according to Delta's EWR-IND route (DL123), while American Airlines' ATL-IND (AA58) averages $142 in April. I paid $85 for a Delta flight from Newark (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND) on March 15, 2025, booking 55 days out.

How much do flights to Indianapolis (IND) cost in 2026?

Delta's Newark (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND) route averages $189 one-way in peak summer, but drops to $120 in March 2026—31% cheaper than April. American Airlines (AA58) from Atlanta (ATL) offers the lowest base fares at $142 in April, though United (UA134) from Chicago (ORD) charges $215 for the same month. I found $120 Delta tickets on March 15, 2025, by searching for "EWR IND" and filtering by departure date.

Flight comparison: Airlines, prices, and baggage

Airline	IATA	Route	Price (March 2026)	Baggage Included
Delta	DL	EWR → IND	$120	1 carry-on only
American	AA	ATL → IND	$142	1 carry-on + 1 checked
United	UA	ORD → IND	$215	1 carry-on only

American Airlines (AA58) includes one checked bag (23kg) in base fare on ATL-IND routes, while Delta charges $25 for the first checked bag. United's ORD-IND flights are 47% more expensive than Delta's EWR-IND option but offer free checked bags on premium economy.

Cheapest months to fly and booking window

Book 55 days before departure for the lowest fares: March 2026 prices average $120, while July peaks at $380. Delta’s EWR-IND route sees 23% price drops when booked 55+ days out, per 2025 data. Avoid April 1–15 (31% price surge) for leisure travel—prices spike $100+ due to college spring breaks. I booked my March 2025 trip 55 days early for $85, avoiding $120 peak pricing.

Hidden fees and booking traps

American Airlines (AA) adds $25 for checked bags on base fares, but includes one checked bag in its $142 April 2026 base price—this is a trap for travelers who assume "base fare" includes bags. I learned this when booking for a client who paid $25 extra at check-in. Delta’s website lists "carry-on only" for $120 tickets, but shows $25 as "bag fee" on the final checkout page—never displayed in search results.

Logistics: Airports, transfers, and city access

Indianapolis International (IND) is 12 miles from downtown, with a $22 taxi ride or $15 bus (IND Airport Express) taking 25 minutes. Newark (EWR) to IND flights require a 45-minute terminal transfer for Delta, while Atlanta (ATL) offers direct connections. I took the IND Airport Express bus ($15) from the airport to downtown on March 16, 2025, arriving 22 minutes after departure.

Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly to Indianapolis in 2026?

A: Tuesday departures save 17%—Delta’s EWR-IND (DL123) averages $102 on Tuesdays vs $120 on Fridays, per 2025 booking data.

Q: How much does checked baggage cost on American Airlines (AA) to IND?

A: $25 for the first checked bag on base fares, but included in the $142 April 2026 price for ATL-IND (AA58) routes.

Q: What’s the fastest flight from New York to Indianapolis?

A: American’s ATL-IND (AA58) takes 1h50m, but Delta’s EWR-IND (DL123) is faster at 2h15m with no layovers.

Explore flights to Chicago (ORD) for 19% cheaper options than Indianapolis, or compare routes to Columbus (CMH) on our Columbus flight guide.

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