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$621+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MEL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,239
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$621
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,670
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:05 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 12/316:30 amMEL - IND
2 stops26h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/264:04 pmIND - MEL
2 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/21:10 pmMEL - IND
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,358
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/259:10 amIND - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/18:35 amMEL - IND
2 stops40h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/9$1,411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/136:05 amIND - MEL
1 stop36h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/2110:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,618
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 7/1312:26 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/219:45 amMEL - IND
2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,685
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:05 amIND - MEL
1 stop36h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 8/1010:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop31h 56mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$2,416
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1310:20 amIND - MEL
3 stops34h 45mAir Canada
Mon 7/218:30 pmMEL - IND
3 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$3,705

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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 June 12, 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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IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Tue 12/2

5:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

6:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,239

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sat 7/26

4:04 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops30h 06m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

1:10 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$1,358

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Fri 7/25

9:10 am-10:50 am

2 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

8:35 am-11:05 am

2 stops40h 30m

$1,411

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sun 7/13

6:05 am-8:15 am

1 stop36h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 7/21

10:55 am-4:54 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$1,618

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sun 7/13

12:26 pm-5:00 am

2 stops26h 34m

Melbourne

Mon 7/21

9:45 am-8:49 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$1,685

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Fri 7/18

6:05 am-8:15 am

1 stop36h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 8/10

10:55 am-4:51 am

1 stop31h 56m

$2,416

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Sun 7/13

10:20 am-11:05 am

3 stops34h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 7/21

8:30 pm-9:00 pm

3 stops38h 30m

$3,705

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Thu 9/11

4:45 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops40h 00m

$621

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Thu 7/31

4:04 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 31m

$711

IndianapolisMelbourne

IND - MEL

INDMEL

Indianapolis

Thu 7/31

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$939

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Deals found on 6/10

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 12, 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 June 30, 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 $1,239, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne for 24% 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$767Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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