Philadelphia

$60+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia (IND - PHL)

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — PHL
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:48 pmIND - PHL
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Mon 12/296:00 amPHL - IND
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$243
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:48 pmIND - PHL
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:43 pmPHL - IND
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$247
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:20 amIND - PHL
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:43 pmPHL - IND
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$253
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:39 pmIND - PHL
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Tue 12/308:00 amPHL - IND
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$264
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:48 pmIND - PHL
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/105:30 amPHL - IND
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amIND - PHL
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:43 pmPHL - IND
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$288
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:39 pmIND - PHL
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Mon 12/296:00 amPHL - IND
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:48 pmIND - PHL
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Tue 12/306:00 amPHL - IND
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$298
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:20 amIND - PHL
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Mon 12/296:00 amPHL - IND
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$307
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:39 pmIND - PHL
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Fri 12/265:10 amPHL - IND
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$308

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Expedia)

One-way from

$60
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$510

Good round-trip deal

$530 or less

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Indianapolis-Philadelphia flight deals.
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From Indianapolis to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia 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 December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Sat 1/17

11:55 am-7:48 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

8:34 pm-3:34 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$188

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Thu 1/15

5:10 am-7:20 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

7:12 pm-11:26 am

2 stops40h 14m

$189

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Mon 2/16

8:18 pm-8:44 am

1 stop12h 26m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

8:12 pm-8:32 am

1 stop12h 20m

$209

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-8:01 pm

2 stops14h 01m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

6:11 pm-9:43 am

2 stops15h 32m

$292

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

5:40 am-3:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$303

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Fri 1/30

6:55 am-8:47 am

3 stops25h 52m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/6

8:20 am-11:26 am

3 stops27h 06m

$304

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Wed 1/7

10:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

12:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$323

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Tue 1/20

8:45 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/22

12:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$335

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Tue 1/6

10:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

12:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$335

IndianapolisPhiladelphia

IND - PHL

INDPHL

Indianapolis

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/11

6:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$349

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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia

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 Indianapolis to Philadelphia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia (average of $46). Flying from Indianapolis to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Indianapolis to Philadelphia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Indianapolis to Philadelphia flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Indianapolis to Philadelphia trip
Airports
IND

IND offers amazingly reliable Wi-Fi and plenty of charging stations, perfect for staying connected and comfortable during your travels.

PHL

For a quick trip to downtown, SEPTA's Airport Line is efficient and operates from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated December 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Indianapolis to Philadelphia 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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Indianapolis to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    If you wish to fly to Philadelphia from Indianapolis, then you need to book flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. There are 2 flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia (PHL) per day to choose from. Flights to Philadelphia from Indianapolis are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 56m is how long a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia typically takes.

  • How popular is this Indianapolis to Philadelphia flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    For as low as $303, Spirit Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from Indianapolis in 10h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 586 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia round-trip from $118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $136, and Delta, from $232. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to Philadelphia for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $74 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $80 and $104, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia consider choosing PSA Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (93%) or Alaska Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is generally $658, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $170. When looking at the most popular route, (Indianapolis - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $120 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Philadelphia (average of $46). Flying from Indianapolis to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia. 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$373Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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