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$53+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Indianapolis (IND)

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NYC — IND
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Indianapolis are usually found in February or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$53
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$264

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
From New York (NYC) to Indianapolis
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from New York to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 11/1310:00 amEWR - IND
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/155:10 amIND - EWR
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$98
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Wed 8/209:59 amLGA - IND
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/2311:40 amIND - LGA
1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$146
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/269:54 amJFK - IND
Nonstop2h 23mDelta
Tue 9/27:00 amIND - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Deal found 7/29$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:05 pmLGA - IND
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amIND - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:10 pmJFK - IND
Nonstop2h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:46 amIND - JFK
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:55 amLGA - IND
Nonstop2h 15mDelta
Mon 9/16:13 amIND - LGA
Nonstop2h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/27$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/292:10 pmLGA - IND
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/27:30 amIND - LGA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/209:59 amLGA - IND
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/218:59 pmIND - LGA
1 stop25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$181
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 11/121:00 pmJFK - IND
1 stop26h 31mFrontier
Sat 11/156:43 pmIND - JFK
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$205
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/210:55 pmLGA - IND
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Wed 8/66:00 amIND - LGA
1 stop16h 09mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/1211:53 amSWF - IND
1 stop10h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/148:30 amIND - SWF
1 stop9h 52mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/255:36 pmSWF - IND
1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/287:50 pmIND - SWF
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$259

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Indianapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkIndianapolis

EWR - IND

EWRIND

Newark

Thu 11/13

10:16 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Indianapolis

Fri 11/14

1:28 pm-3:37 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$98

New YorkIndianapolis

LGA - IND

LGAIND

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

9:59 am-10:16 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Indianapolis

Sat 8/23

11:40 am-11:20 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$146

New YorkIndianapolis

JFK - IND

JFKIND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/26

9:54 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Indianapolis

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$154

New YorkIndianapolis

LGA - IND

LGAIND

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/19

7:05 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Indianapolis

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$154

New YorkIndianapolis

JFK - IND

JFKIND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

3:10 pm-5:42 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Indianapolis

Mon 9/1

7:46 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$158

New YorkIndianapolis

LGA - IND

LGAIND

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/30

8:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Indianapolis

Mon 9/1

6:13 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$159

New YorkIndianapolis

LGA - IND

LGAIND

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/29

2:10 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Indianapolis

Tue 9/2

7:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$179

New YorkIndianapolis

LGA - IND

LGAIND

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

9:59 am-10:16 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Indianapolis

Thu 8/21

8:59 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop25h 06m

$181

New YorkIndianapolis

JFK - IND

JFKIND

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/12

1:00 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop26h 31m

Indianapolis

Sat 11/15

6:43 pm-10:24 am

1 stop15h 41m

$205

New YorkIndianapolis

LGA - IND

LGAIND

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/9

10:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Indianapolis

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-10:09 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$205

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Indianapolis trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time at many airports.

United Airlines

Basic Economy on United allows no carry-on bags, only a personal item under the seat.


United Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Airports
EWR

Plan for a long wait at EWR security. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can be unpredictable.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, use the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station or Grand Central. It takes about 20-25 minutes.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
IND

Use IndyGo Route 8 from IND to downtown Indianapolis. It's a budget-friendly option, though it takes about 50 minutes.

Read more about INDby Barbara Noe Kennedy
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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Expert on United Airlines

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Chris Dong

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Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Barbara Noe Kennedy

Barbara Noe Kennedy

Expert on IND

Barbara Noe Kennedy

Barbara Noe Kennedy

Award-winning travel journalist Barbara Noe Kennedy writes about destinations around the world—but her heart is in her home state of Virginia, where she’s always researching her next travel story.

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Indianapolis

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Indianapolis, you should look to book at least 89 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 York to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from New York 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 NYC to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 July 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Indianapolis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to IND are scheduled on a Tuesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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

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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from New York to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from New York?

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Indianapolis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Indianapolis from New York. Booking flights from New York to Indianapolis (IND) should be relatively easy as there are 40 daily inbound flights from New York from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Indianapolis round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Indianapolis round-trip from $98. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $139, and Delta, from $153. Spirit Airlines is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $53 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $78 and Delta from $89 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Indianapolis?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Indianapolis?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Indianapolis are Kenya Airways (72%), LATAM Airlines (72%) and Delta (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Indianapolis?

    While on average a flight from New York to Indianapolis is generally $259, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $123 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from New York 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$165Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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