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$95+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis (MSY - 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — IND
may. 6 — may. 131
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$95
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$288
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Indianapolis flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Indianapolis
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/156:14 amMSY - IND
1 stop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 5/175:31 pmIND - MSY
1 stop4h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/295:14 pmMSY - IND
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/55:31 pmIND - MSY
1 stop4h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/611:35 amMSY - IND
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
dom. 8/105:35 amIND - MSY
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/194:10 pmMSY - IND
1 stop5h 54mDelta
dom. 9/216:25 pmIND - MSY
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/30$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/307:00 amMSY - IND
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/410:12 amIND - MSY
2 stops8h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/97:00 amMSY - IND
2 stops26h 16mAlaska Airlines
lun. 10/134:02 pmIND - MSY
2 stops14h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$821

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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New Orleans

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 5/15

6:14 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Indianapolis

sáb. 5/17

5:31 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$160

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 5/29

5:14 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Indianapolis

jue. 6/5

5:31 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$229

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 5/30

7:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Indianapolis

mié. 6/4

10:12 am-6:03 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$341

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 7/3

3:30 pm-12:20 am

2 stops7h 50m

Indianapolis

dom. 7/6

7:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$402

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/6

8:26 pm-10:16 am

1 stop12h 50m

$95

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 7/12

7:35 am-12:53 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$144

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 7/11

10:54 am-4:06 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$201

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 7/13

5:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$254

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Deals found on 4/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Indianapolis in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 New Orleans-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 New Orleans-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 New Orleans to Indianapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 MSY to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 mayo 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from New Orleans to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($160), United Airlines ($341), and Southwest ($402) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Indianapolis. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Indianapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $95. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Indianapolis for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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