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$58+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (IND - DTW)

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IND — DTW
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$58
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$529

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$276 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Indianapolis-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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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 October 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/115:05 amIND - DTW
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1210:42 amDTW - IND
1 stop12h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$114
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/115:05 amIND - DTW
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/1510:42 amDTW - IND
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/105:05 amIND - DTW
1 stop19h 02mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/147:17 pmDTW - IND
1 stop26h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:17 pmIND - DTW
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Sat 11/1511:42 amDTW - IND
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:14 pmIND - DTW
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Mon 11/1012:24 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$183

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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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Detroit

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Return

Price

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Tue 11/11

5:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

10:42 am-11:29 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$134

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Mon 11/10

12:17 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

11:42 am-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$170

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Thu 11/20

5:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

11:57 am-9:08 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$200

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Mon 11/10

5:05 am-6:12 pm

2 stops13h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$201

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Thu 11/20

5:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

7:19 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$217

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Fri 10/31

12:17 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

11:42 am-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$228

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Fri 11/7

8:59 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops23h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

10:42 am-11:20 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$237

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Tue 11/11

5:05 am-9:58 am

2 stops28h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

7:00 am-9:20 pm

3 stops14h 20m

$248

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Sun 11/2

10:04 pm-9:58 am

1 stop11h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

7:17 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop28h 03m

$263

IndianapolisDetroit

IND - DTW

INDDTW

Indianapolis

Wed 11/12

5:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$58

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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.

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 October 28, 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 42% 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 October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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.

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 October 28, 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 11 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 4h 59m. Indianapolis and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 231 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 29% 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 Sun Country Air (100%), KLM (92%) and Endeavor Airlines (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Indianapolis - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $114 on average, our data indicates $905 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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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