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$72+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — IND
oct. 17 — oct. 241
ven. 10/17
ven. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 septembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$144
(Frontier)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$556

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 septembre 17, 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.
sam. 10/117:55 amDTW - IND
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
mer. 10/155:24 pmIND - DTW
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
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.
mer. 10/156:00 amDTW - IND
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
ven. 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.
sam. 9/278:00 amDTW - IND
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
sam. 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.
lun. 11/176:00 amDTW - IND
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/181:28 pmIND - DTW
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$181
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.
jeu. 12/49:20 pmDTW - IND
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/811:45 amIND - DTW
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$185
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
ven. 11/141:28 pmIND - DTW
1 stop18h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/296:10 amDTW - IND
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
ven. 10/36:21 pmIND - DTW
1 stop16h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$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
mer. 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
jeu. 11/131:28 pmIND - DTW
1 stop8h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$191

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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 septembre 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jeu. 12/4

9:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 30m

Indianapolis

lun. 12/8

11:45 am-8:00 am

1 stop20h 15m

$185

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/29

6:10 am-8:04 pm

1 stop13h 54m

Indianapolis

ven. 10/3

6:21 pm-10:30 am

1 stop16h 09m

$189

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

8:20 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop20h 47m

Indianapolis

ven. 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

mer. 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

jeu. 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

jeu. 10/23

5:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 43m

$203

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 11/9

9:15 pm-11:22 am

2 stops14h 07m

Indianapolis

mer. 11/12

1:28 pm-8:19 am

1 stop18h 51m

$206

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 10/1

10:41 am-10:53 am

2 stops24h 12m

Indianapolis

dim. 10/5

6:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop15h 07m

$213

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

7:22 am-9:11 pm

2 stops13h 49m

Indianapolis

jeu. 10/23

5:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 43m

$222

DetroitIndianapolis

DTW - IND

DTWIND

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sam. 10/4

10:41 am-11:11 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Indianapolis

dim. 10/5

6:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop15h 07m

$225

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 septembre 17, 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 37% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 septembre 17, 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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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?

    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 16 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 15m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $191. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis is about 231 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $288. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis for 36% 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 Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (93%) and Endeavor Airlines (87%).

  • 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 $578, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $248. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $163 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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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