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$58+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IND
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Indianapolis are usually found in August or July, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$58
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$463 or less

Good one-way deal

$396 or less
From Philadelphia to Indianapolis
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 9/179:55 pmPHL - IND
2 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/205:30 amIND - PHL
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$249
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/265:30 amPHL - IND
1 stop5h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/27:01 amIND - PHL
1 stop6h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/146:05 amPHL - IND
2 stops11h 53mFrontier
Fri 9/196:16 pmIND - PHL
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$254

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

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PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 9/17

9:55 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops20h 37m

Indianapolis

Sat 9/20

5:30 am-12:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$249

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PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Sat 7/26

5:30 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 41m

Indianapolis

Sat 8/2

7:01 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$251

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Mon 8/11

5:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Indianapolis

Wed 8/13

8:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$252

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Mon 8/4

11:49 am-8:18 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Indianapolis

Fri 8/8

11:45 am-12:35 am

2 stops12h 50m

$253

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Mon 8/4

5:30 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$58

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Tue 7/22

7:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop14h 15m

$101

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Sat 8/9

7:05 pm-11:43 am

1 stop16h 38m

$119

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 8/13

10:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$124

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, you should look to book at least 88 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Philadelphia 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 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 July 3, 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 13% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 1h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis per day from 6 airlines.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight route?

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

    Currently priced at $249, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Philadelphia to Indianapolis and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $252 and $253, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $58. Users have also found prices from $101 and $124 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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: PSA Airlines (92%), Piedmont Airlines (78%), Qatar Airways (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $244. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Indianapolis) can be booked for $165 on average our data indicates $475 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Philadelphia 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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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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$120Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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