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$49+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis (RDU - IND)

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RDU — IND
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Indianapolis are usually found in September or July, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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

$117
(Frontier)

One-way from

$49
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$178 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
From Raleigh-Durham to Indianapolis
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($34 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
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to Indianapolis.
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:25 pmRDU - IND
Nonstop1h 50mFrontier
Mon 7/75:51 pmIND - RDU
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$108
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:52 amRDU - IND
Nonstop1h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/18:00 amIND - RDU
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$130
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/135:16 pmRDU - IND
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/145:45 amIND - RDU
1 stop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$172
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1111:05 amRDU - IND
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/186:35 amIND - RDU
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 8/19:10 amRDU - IND
1 stop13h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/36:30 amIND - RDU
1 stop25h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$183

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

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RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/18

6:25 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Indianapolis

Mon 7/21

5:51 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$117

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/30

10:52 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Indianapolis

Sat 11/1

8:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$130

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

5:16 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Indianapolis

Thu 8/14

5:45 am-9:28 am

1 stop3h 43m

$172

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/11

11:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Indianapolis

Mon 8/18

6:35 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$177

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/1

9:10 am-11:08 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/3

6:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop25h 45m

$183

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/21

6:25 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$49

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

6:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$89

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/18

9:10 am-11:08 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$106

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/14

9:10 am-10:27 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$123

RaleighIndianapolis

RDU - IND

RDUIND

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

1:30 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$124

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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

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  • How popular is this Raleigh to Indianapolis flight route?

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

    Frontier, at $117, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Indianapolis.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Indianapolis for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis is generally $165, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $138 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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$88Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$207Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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