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$64+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (IND - DTW)

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IND — DTW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Sun 1/18
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:48 amIND - DTW
1 stop15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/210:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/2910:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$233
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/3010:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:37 amIND - DTW
1 stop28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/98:16 pmDTW - IND
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:39 pmIND - DTW
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/2610:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/302:43 pmDTW - IND
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$329

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$226 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Detroit 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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Detroit

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IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

5:05 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 38m

$157

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

5:15 pm-9:43 am

1 stop16h 28m

$183

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Fri 1/2

4:51 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

10:27 pm-7:13 am

1 stop8h 46m

$201

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Sat 1/10

5:21 pm-9:20 am

1 stop15h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

12:42 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$218

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Wed 12/31

8:48 am-11:51 pm

1 stop15h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

10:27 pm-7:13 am

1 stop8h 46m

$228

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Mon 2/9

8:26 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops17h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

10:59 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$249

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Fri 1/2

4:51 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

7:20 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$271

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Fri 2/13

3:12 pm-7:49 am

2 stops16h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

10:59 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$296

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Thu 12/25

4:51 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

3:39 pm-11:33 am

2 stops19h 54m

$304

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Mon 2/9

12:38 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$64

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to Detroit in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Indianapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $172). Flying from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
IND

IND's security lines are efficient, with an average wait time of less than 3 minutes. Check wait times online before heading to the airport.

Read more about INDBy Barbara Noe Kennedy
DTW

For a quick trip from DTW to downtown, use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It offers luxury buses with Wi-Fi and takes about 30-45 minutes.

Read more about DTWBy Brandon Schultz
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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Indianapolis to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Indianapolis. Booking flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily flights to Detroit from 1 airline. 1h 12m is how long a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Departing from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will take you 11h 09m. Indianapolis and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 231 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Delta, at $299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 31% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are SkyWest Airlines (90%), Korean Air (90%) and Endeavor Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Indianapolis - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $218 on average, our data indicates $1,026 when flying from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $172). Flying from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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.

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