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$668+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Melbourne

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MEL
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,154
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$668
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,279
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:11 pmIND - MEL
2 stops25h 24mQantas Airways
Thu 11/138:15 amMEL - IND
2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,154
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:22 pmIND - MEL
2 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/188:50 pmMEL - IND
2 stops34h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 10/228:36 amIND - MEL
1 stop29h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2912:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 10/117:00 amIND - MEL
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/2511:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,554
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:20 amIND - MEL
3 stops35h 15mAir Canada
Wed 8/138:30 pmMEL - IND
3 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$3,191

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

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Sun 11/2

5:11 pm-10:35 am

2 stops25h 24m

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Thu 11/13

8:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,154

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IND - MEL

INDMEL

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Thu 9/11

4:22 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops31h 23m

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Thu 9/18

8:50 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,184

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INDMEL

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Wed 10/22

8:36 am-5:00 am

1 stop29h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 10/29

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,413

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IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 10/25

11:55 am-5:13 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$1,554

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IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sun 11/23

5:11 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 54m

$668

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IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sun 11/23

6:45 am-1:15 pm

3 stops38h 30m

$1,024

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 IND to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Indianapolis to Melbourne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,902 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne, you will be flying from Indianapolis. Indianapolis (IND) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Indianapolis is the only Indianapolis airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Indianapolis on a regular basis.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,154, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 2 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$767Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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