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$72+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Indianapolis (RIC - 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — IND
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$388
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/178:00 amRIC - IND
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/248:18 pmIND - RIC
1 stop25h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$137
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/58:17 amRIC - IND
1 stop11h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/66:55 amIND - RIC
2 stops15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/228:20 amRIC - IND
1 stop11h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/2712:21 pmIND - RIC
3 stops31h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/512:50 pmRIC - IND
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/62:12 pmIND - RIC
1 stop21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/212:50 pmRIC - IND
1 stop20h 53mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/62:12 pmIND - RIC
1 stop21h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/278:00 amRIC - IND
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/15:45 amIND - RIC
1 stop16h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/278:00 amRIC - IND
1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/19:57 pmIND - RIC
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/2312:50 pmRIC - IND
1 stop20h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/2712:21 pmIND - RIC
2 stops31h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$209

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-10:48 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Indianapolis

Tue 2/24

8:18 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$137

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-10:48 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/23

8:18 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$137

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/5

12:50 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Indianapolis

Fri 2/6

2:12 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 43m

$188

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/2

12:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop20h 53m

Indianapolis

Fri 2/6

2:12 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 43m

$190

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/27

8:00 am-7:23 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Indianapolis

Sun 3/1

9:57 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$206

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/4

6:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 45m

Indianapolis

Wed 2/11

5:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$223

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/5

8:11 pm-12:42 am

1 stop4h 31m

Indianapolis

Mon 3/9

10:23 am-4:11 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$271

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

11:34 am-6:31 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$72

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/1

5:18 pm-12:02 am

1 stop6h 44m

$112

RichmondIndianapolis

RIC - IND

RICIND

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

8:00 am-8:32 am

2 stops24h 32m

$130

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Indianapolis in January.
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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Richmond-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Richmond-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 Richmond to Indianapolis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to Indianapolis, you should look to book at least 78 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 Richmond to Indianapolis?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Indianapolis (average of $80). Flying from Richmond to Indianapolis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond to Indianapolis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
11,095 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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 Richmond to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Indianapolis?

    There are many flights that can get you from Richmond to Indianapolis in 14h 48m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Richmond and Indianapolis is about 508 mi.

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

    Southwest, at $236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Indianapolis.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Southwest is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Richmond to Indianapolis are American Airlines ($127), Southwest ($138), and Delta ($138).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Indianapolis (average of $80). Flying from Richmond to Indianapolis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 4 airlines flying from Richmond to Indianapolis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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