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$72+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Indianapolis (DTT - IND)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — IND
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Indianapolis (IND). 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$144
(Frontier)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$477 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
lun. 11/1012:24 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
vie. 11/1410:14 pmIND - DTW
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 10/156:00 amDTW - IND
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
vie. 10/1710:22 pmIND - DTW
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sáb. 9/278:00 amDTW - IND
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
sáb. 10/45:01 pmIND - DTW
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 10/148:50 pmDTW - IND
1 stop20h 17mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/215:15 amIND - DTW
1 stop19h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 11/114:17 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
vie. 11/141:28 pmIND - DTW
1 stop18h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$187
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/109:15 pmDTW - IND
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/145:15 amIND - DTW
1 stop19h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 11/176:00 amDTW - IND
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/191:28 pmIND - DTW
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 11/114:17 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
jue. 11/131:28 pmIND - DTW
1 stop8h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sáb. 10/47:02 amDTW - IND
1 stop16h 09mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/56:40 pmIND - DTW
1 stop15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 10/19:12 amDTW - IND
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/56:40 pmIND - DTW
1 stop15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$199

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Indianapolis 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/14

9:05 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops20h 02m

Indianapolis

mar. 10/21

10:43 am-8:16 am

2 stops21h 33m

$186

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

8:20 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop20h 47m

Indianapolis

vie. 10/24

11:31 am-8:16 am

1 stop20h 45m

$190

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/17

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Indianapolis

mié. 11/19

1:28 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$190

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/11

4:17 pm-12:32 am

1 stop8h 15m

Indianapolis

jue. 11/13

1:28 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$191

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

7:28 am-9:14 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Indianapolis

jue. 10/23

5:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 43m

$203

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 11/9

9:15 pm-11:22 am

2 stops14h 07m

Indianapolis

mié. 11/12

1:28 pm-8:19 am

1 stop18h 51m

$206

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/1

10:41 am-10:53 am

2 stops24h 12m

Indianapolis

dom. 10/5

6:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop15h 07m

$213

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/17

4:17 pm-12:32 am

1 stop8h 15m

Indianapolis

mié. 11/19

1:28 pm-12:25 am

2 stops10h 57m

$216

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

7:22 am-9:11 pm

2 stops13h 49m

Indianapolis

jue. 10/23

5:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 43m

$222

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/4

10:41 am-11:11 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Indianapolis

dom. 10/5

6:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop15h 07m

$225

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Indianapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Indianapolis

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Detroit to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 DTT to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to Indianapolis in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Indianapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to IND are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Indianapolis?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Indianapolis?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Indianapolis chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Indianapolis on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Indianapolis?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Indianapolis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $156.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Indianapolis?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Indianapolis, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 43m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Indianapolis?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Indianapolis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 02m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis. Reviews last updated septiembre 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Detroit to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Indianapolis. 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 Detroit to Indianapolis?

    If you wish to fly to Indianapolis from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit All airports to Indianapolis. There are 16 flights from All airports (DTT) to Indianapolis (IND) per day to choose from. Flights to Indianapolis from All airports are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 09m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Indianapolis typically takes.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Indianapolis?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to Indianapolis in 20h 02m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 231 mi between Detroit and Indianapolis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Indianapolis round-trip?

    Delta, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Indianapolis.. Delta is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Indianapolis?

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (93%) or Endeavor Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Indianapolis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Indianapolis?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Indianapolis? While on average our users pay $578, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $248. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Indianapolis), is priced around $163.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Indianapolis 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 Detroit to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Detroit to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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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Top airline flying from Detroit to Indianapolis

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit to Indianapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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