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$91+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — IND
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Wed 7/16
Wed 7/23
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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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$270
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$91
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$463 or less

Good one-way deal

$396 or less
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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 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 8/27:00 amPHL - IND
2 stops16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/79:59 pmIND - PHL
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$270
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 7/195:30 amPHL - IND
1 stop5h 41mFrontier
Tue 7/226:00 amIND - PHL
1 stop23h 09mFrontier
Deal found 7/10$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/1510:51 amPHL - IND
2 stops23h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/177:50 pmIND - PHL
2 stops20h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/10$275
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 8/96:00 amPHL - IND
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/67:05 amIND - PHL
2 stops13h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/10$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/306:50 pmPHL - IND
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/212:14 pmIND - PHL
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/9$297

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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

Sat 8/2

7:00 am-11:36 pm

2 stops16h 36m

Indianapolis

Thu 8/7

9:59 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$270

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Sat 7/19

5:30 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 41m

Indianapolis

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-5:09 am

1 stop23h 09m

$271

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Fri 8/15

10:51 am-10:45 am

2 stops23h 54m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/17

7:50 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$275

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Indianapolis

Sat 9/6

7:05 am-8:25 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$280

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Sat 8/30

6:50 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Indianapolis

Tue 9/2

12:14 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$297

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Wed 8/27

3:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$91

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Fri 8/1

11:49 am-8:18 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$107

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Tue 7/29

7:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop14h 15m

$109

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

11:16 am-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$168

PhiladelphiaIndianapolis

PHL - IND

PHLIND

Philadelphia

Tue 8/12

12:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$174

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

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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 $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 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 11, 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 July 6, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 11, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to IND are scheduled on a Thursday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, 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
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,055 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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 10 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.

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

    Currently priced at $271, 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 $275 and $280, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 36% 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $107 and $109 on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, 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 $190 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 $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 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$120Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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