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$55+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis (PHL - 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IND
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 11/295:46 amPHL - IND
1 stop28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/111:23 amIND - PHL
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/268:00 amPHL - IND
1 stop15h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/295:00 amIND - PHL
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$335
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/276:00 amPHL - IND
2 stops17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/19:03 amIND - PHL
2 stops24h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 12/225:10 amPHL - IND
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/284:51 pmIND - PHL
2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 11/176:15 amPHL - IND
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/195:05 amIND - PHL
2 stops12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/208:54 pmPHL - IND
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2512:38 pmIND - PHL
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 11/1410:32 pmPHL - IND
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:21 pmIND - PHL
2 stops14h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$341
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 amPHL - IND
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Fri 12/261:09 pmIND - PHL
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/126:00 amPHL - IND
3 stops25h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/145:30 amIND - PHL
3 stops30h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$343
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:50 pmPHL - IND
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Fri 11/148:39 pmIND - PHL
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/123:20 pmPHL - IND
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Tue 12/167:10 amIND - PHL
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$345
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/178:51 pmPHL - IND
3 stops23h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/197:00 amIND - PHL
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$346

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$334
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 11/26

8:00 am-11:19 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Indianapolis

Sat 11/29

5:00 am-11:01 am

2 stops30h 01m

$335

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 12/10

1:50 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Indianapolis

Fri 12/12

6:50 am-3:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$354

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Fri 12/19

5:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 35m

Indianapolis

Sun 12/28

4:51 pm-11:08 am

2 stops18h 17m

$357

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-8:08 am

3 stops26h 08m

Indianapolis

Mon 12/1

9:03 am-9:20 am

2 stops24h 17m

$359

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-7:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/30

6:11 pm-11:28 am

1 stop17h 17m

$362

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 12/24

8:54 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop20h 59m

Indianapolis

Sat 12/27

9:43 pm-10:31 am

1 stop12h 48m

$362

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 12/24

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Indianapolis

Sat 12/27

7:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 00m

$365

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Indianapolis

Tue 12/23

5:15 am-9:07 am

2 stops27h 52m

$370

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 11/27

6:47 pm-8:08 am

2 stops13h 21m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/30

6:11 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop26h 58m

$376

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Fri 5/8

12:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Indianapolis

Sun 5/10

6:45 am-1:25 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$377

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis in November.
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
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 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 Philadelphia-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, you should look to book at least 56 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis (average of $45). Flying from Philadelphia to Indianapolis in September is currently the most expensive (average of $95). 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 PHL to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 November 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

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 November 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,109 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, you will be flying from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Flights to Indianapolis (IND) from Philadelphia (PHL) take 2h 02m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis per day from 6 airlines.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight route?

    This flight path from Philadelphia to Indianapolis was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    For as low as $354, Southwest can have you in Indianapolis from Philadelphia in 8h 45m. Philadelphia and Indianapolis are separated by a distance of 586 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $142, Frontier will fly you from Philadelphia to Indianapolis and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $184 and $246, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 69% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on time: Republic Airways (93%), Piedmont Airlines (91%), Alaska Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Indianapolis) can be booked for $112 on average, our data indicates $368 when flying from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis (average of $45). Flying from Philadelphia to Indianapolis in September is currently the most expensive (average of $95). 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$142Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$184Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$315Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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