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$70+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis (DTW - 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — IND
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Indianapolis

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 December 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/304:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/14$212
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/314:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$220
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/294:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/34:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop14h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:40 pmDTW - IND
1 stop16h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/44:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop15h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$313
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/264:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/2110:27 pmDTW - IND
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/244:51 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$340

Find flight deals from Detroit to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$667

Good round-trip deal

$667 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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

Mon 1/26

5:05 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 38m

Indianapolis

Mon 1/26

7:33 pm-10:54 am

1 stop15h 21m

$154

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

10:27 pm-7:13 am

1 stop8h 46m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/6

4:51 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$167

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

5:05 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 38m

Indianapolis

Fri 1/30

2:12 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$185

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

5:15 pm-9:43 am

1 stop16h 28m

Indianapolis

Mon 1/12

2:12 pm-7:41 am

2 stops17h 29m

$197

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

9:28 pm-7:13 am

1 stop9h 45m

Indianapolis

Thu 1/8

6:55 am-12:59 am

2 stops18h 04m

$200

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

2:06 pm-12:18 am

1 stop10h 12m

Indianapolis

Sun 1/11

2:12 pm-10:33 am

1 stop20h 21m

$210

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

11:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Indianapolis

Sun 1/18

6:55 am-9:03 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$214

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

5:05 am-10:48 pm

2 stops17h 43m

Indianapolis

Fri 1/30

2:12 pm-7:56 am

2 stops17h 44m

$218

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

5:59 pm-3:34 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$75

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/1

10:27 pm-7:13 am

1 stop8h 46m

$97

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Deals found on 12/17

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Indianapolis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Indianapolis 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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Indianapolis 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Indianapolis 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 Detroit to Indianapolis

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis (average of $111). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis in January is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 DTW 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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 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?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Indianapolis if you want to fly from Detroit to Indianapolis. At least 1 airline has flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND) on a regular basis. There are 15 flights to Indianapolis from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTW to IND to be around 1h 12m.

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

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis can take about 8h 46m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $167. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis is about 231 mi.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Indianapolis, with prices starting at $279. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis for 44% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis are LATAM Airlines (100%), EL AL (100%) and Korean Air (92%).

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis is generally $688, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $298. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $198 for that flight.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis (average of $111). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis in January is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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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