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$66+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IND
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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 January 27, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/256:00 am
PHL
-
IND
1 stop13h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/48:18 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop12h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$114
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:00 am
PHL
-
IND
1 stop13h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/248:18 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop12h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$131
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:00 am
PHL
-
IND
1 stop13h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/197:27 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop5h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$132
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:45 pm
PHL
-
IND
1 stop25h 29m
Frontier
Thu 2/197:27 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop5h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/25:30 am
PHL
-
IND
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/45:45 am
IND
-
PHL
1 stop10h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$139
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 2/2312:28 pm
PHL
-
IND
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:31 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop5h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$148
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/2312:28 pm
PHL
-
IND
1 stop6h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/253:12 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop8h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 3/311:03 am
PHL
-
IND
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Wed 3/41:23 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop8h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/256:40 pm
PHL
-
IND
1 stop23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/46:00 am
IND
-
PHL
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/102:09 pm
PHL
-
IND
1 stop6h 19m
Frontier
Sat 2/148:58 pm
IND
-
PHL
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$160

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$66
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$551

Good round-trip deal

$440 or less

Good one-way deal

$411 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Price

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 4/16

5:05 am-11:17 am

1 stop6h 12m

Indianapolis

Sat 4/18

10:44 am-9:31 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$181

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

5:30 am-2:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/3

8:18 pm-9:53 am

1 stop13h 35m

$184

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 5/7

10:38 pm-8:08 am

1 stop9h 30m

Indianapolis

Fri 5/8

6:11 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$206

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

5:26 pm-8:32 am

2 stops15h 06m

Indianapolis

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$209

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 3/12

5:05 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 11m

Indianapolis

Sun 3/15

12:16 pm-10:59 am

1 stop22h 43m

$211

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 4/9

8:25 pm-11:23 am

2 stops14h 58m

Indianapolis

Mon 4/13

12:18 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$222

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

5:01 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 22m

Indianapolis

Sun 4/12

7:09 pm-7:41 am

1 stop12h 32m

$256

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 2/12

12:28 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Indianapolis

Sat 2/14

1:12 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$264

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-10:38 pm

1 stop16h 23m

Indianapolis

Sun 5/10

6:15 am-8:44 am

1 stop26h 29m

$279

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Fri 2/13

9:00 am-12:14 pm

2 stops27h 14m

Indianapolis

Fri 2/20

7:41 pm-1:01 am

1 stop5h 20m

$281

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 23, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis (average of $54). 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 January 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American 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
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 06m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 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 $181, Frontier can have you in Indianapolis from Philadelphia in 6h 12m. 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 $135, 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 Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $148 and $213, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 71% 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 $72. Users have also found prices from $92 and $104 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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: Republic Airways (92%), PSA Airlines (78%), American Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $302. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Indianapolis) can be booked for $114 on average, our data indicates $474 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis (average of $54). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$148Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$359Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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