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$670+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Melbourne

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IND — MEL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,262
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$670
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,458
From Indianapolis to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne
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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/184:24 pmIND - MEL
1 stop23h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/259:45 amMEL - IND
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 9/252:30 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/249:45 amMEL - IND
2 stops25h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/912:46 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/169:45 amMEL - IND
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/24:22 pmIND - MEL
1 stop24h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/308:00 amMEL - IND
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,291
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 9/236:52 pmIND - MEL
2 stops25h 13mQantas Airways
Sun 9/286:00 amMEL - IND
2 stops25h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,333
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:14 pmIND - MEL
2 stops24h 11mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/138:35 amMEL - IND
2 stops31h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,352
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:15 amIND - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/1310:35 amMEL - IND
2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,399
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Thu 9/184:22 pmIND - MEL
2 stops29h 13mQantas Airways
Sat 9/209:00 pmMEL - IND
2 stops34h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,403
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:15 amIND - MEL
2 stops42h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1212:10 pmMEL - IND
2 stops51h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,423
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 12/117:15 amIND - MEL
2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/126:50 pmMEL - IND
2 stops45h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,469

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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Melbourne

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Depart

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Price

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sun 10/12

7:18 am-5:00 am

1 stop30h 42m

Melbourne

Thu 10/23

9:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$1,262

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

3:04 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 26m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

12:00 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,266

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

4:40 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

12:00 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$1,266

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Wed 1/21

4:46 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 44m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

12:00 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$1,266

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Fri 1/23

9:58 am-9:25 am

2 stops31h 27m

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

12:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,326

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Fri 1/23

5:19 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 11m

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

11:55 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,424

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Mon 2/16

9:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop32h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$1,476

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sun 12/7

6:42 pm-8:00 am

2 stops45h 18m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

10:10 am-11:18 pm

2 stops53h 08m

$1,485

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Mon 2/16

5:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

10:10 am-11:09 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,487

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Fri 12/5

4:43 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 47m

$693

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne

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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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
907 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Indianapolis on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,262, American Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Indianapolis in 30h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9706 mi.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $767, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne for 51% 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 3 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$767Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,252Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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