Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Melbourne from $1,420

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IND — MEL
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from Indianapolis to Melbourne are usually found in October or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,137

Round-trip from

$1,155
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Indianapolis to Melbourne

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 48% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

To save on the cost of your flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne, book at least 45 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 51% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,194 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,413.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne from Indianapolis. Prices for October average $2,235 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,465. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 58% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne (IND - MEL)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Indianapolis to Melbourne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Indianapolis and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider these cheap Qantas Airways flights we've found departing from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 3/275:00 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,673
Wed 3/273:19 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,716
Mon 5/134:25 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/299:15 pmMEL - IND
1 stop33h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,759
Fri 9/135:30 pmIND - MEL
2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 9/201:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop22h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$10,593
Fri 9/135:30 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 9/201:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop22h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$11,481

Cheap Emirates flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Indianapolis and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Emirates flights departing from Indianapolis and landing in Melbourne. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 5/134:52 pmIND - MEL
2 stops38h 58mEmirates
Tue 5/282:25 amMEL - IND
3 stops59h 05mEmirates
Deal found 3/18$5,937
Mon 5/134:52 pmIND - MEL
3 stops36h 43mEmirates
Tue 5/282:25 amMEL - IND
3 stops59h 05mEmirates
Deal found 3/18$5,944
Fri 9/134:55 pmIND - MEL
2 stops46h 35mEmirates
Thu 9/192:25 amMEL - IND
3 stops58h 49mEmirates
Deal found 3/18$18,554
Fri 9/134:55 pmIND - MEL
3 stops36h 40mEmirates
Thu 9/192:25 amMEL - IND
3 stops58h 49mEmirates
Deal found 3/18$18,561

Cheap Indianapolis to Melbourne flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Indianapolis to Melbourne specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Indianapolis to Melbourne in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 4/2211:40 amIND - MEL
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2910:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,458
Mon 4/225:50 amIND - MEL
1 stop36h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2910:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,467
Wed 3/2011:40 amIND - MEL
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/2412:00 pmMEL - IND
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,653
Wed 3/275:00 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,673
Wed 3/274:53 pmIND - MEL
2 stops24h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/129:30 amMEL - IND
2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,703
Wed 3/273:19 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,716
Wed 3/205:00 pmIND - MEL
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 3/242:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,906
Mon 3/185:00 pmIND - MEL
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/26:00 pmMEL - IND
3 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$3,173
Wed 3/2711:00 amIND - MEL
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/123:15 pmMEL - IND
2 stops36h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$3,359

Indianapolis to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Indianapolis and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Indianapolis to Melbourne in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/1310:10 amIND - MEL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/298:00 pmMEL - IND
3 stops39h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,420
Mon 4/2211:40 amIND - MEL
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2910:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,458
Mon 4/225:50 amIND - MEL
1 stop36h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2910:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,467
Sat 11/235:03 pmIND - MEL
2 stops25h 42mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/68:35 amMEL - IND
2 stops29h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,579
Wed 3/2011:40 amIND - MEL
2 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/2412:00 pmMEL - IND
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,653
Wed 3/275:00 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,673
Wed 3/274:53 pmIND - MEL
2 stops24h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/129:30 amMEL - IND
2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,703
Wed 6/267:15 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/1310:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop34h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,714
Wed 3/273:19 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,716

Indianapolis to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Indianapolis to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Wed 3/275:00 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,673
Wed 3/274:53 pmIND - MEL
2 stops24h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/129:30 amMEL - IND
2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,703
Wed 3/273:19 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 4/121:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,716
Wed 3/2711:00 amIND - MEL
3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/123:15 pmMEL - IND
2 stops36h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$3,359

Find flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Mon 5/13

3 stops34h 25m

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3 stops39h 38m

$1,420

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Mon 4/22

2 stops29h 50m

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1 stop27h 04m

$1,458

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Mon 4/22

1 stop36h 25m

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Mon 4/29

1 stop27h 04m

$1,467

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1 stop23h 00m

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Sat 7/13

1 stop34h 05m

$1,714

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Mon 5/13

1 stop23h 20m

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Wed 5/29

1 stop33h 42m

$1,759

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IND - MEL

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Wed 6/26

2 stops27h 25m

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Sat 7/13

2 stops25h 05m

$1,776

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IND - MEL

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Wed 6/26

2 stops33h 05m

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3 stops39h 00m

$1,896

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IND - MEL

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2 stops25h 50m

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Sat 7/13

3 stops27h 06m

$2,023

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Wed 6/26

3 stops34h 55m

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Sat 7/13

3 stops41h 40m

$2,209

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When is the best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Indianapolis to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,747. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne (average of $1,155). Flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,856). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,551

February

$1,155

March

$1,215

April

$1,570

May

$1,600

June

$1,627

July

$1,856

August

$1,543

September

$1,493

October

$1,578

November

$1,527

December

$1,703

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from Indianapolis to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very good
695 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.0
Good
6,717 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne, you will be flying from Indianapolis. Indianapolis (IND) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Indianapolis is the only Indianapolis airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Indianapolis on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,420, but on average you can expect to pay $4,710.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Indianapolis to Melbourne for under $1,700?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,458, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

  • What does IND to MEL mean?

    Great question - IND to MEL just means Indianapolis Airport to Melbourne Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

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Top 4 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne

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United AirlinesCheapest$959Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,478Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,574Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,672Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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