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$1,151+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MEL
Jul 21 — Jul 281
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,151
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,279
From Indianapolis to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 16, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:05 pmIND - MEL
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 11/208:15 amMEL - IND
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/14$1,151
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 11/65:05 pmIND - MEL
1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2012:00 pmMEL - IND
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/14$1,531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/297:00 amIND - MEL
3 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/510:55 amMEL - IND
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/15$1,705
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:22 amIND - MEL
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/208:35 amMEL - IND
3 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$1,864
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:20 amIND - MEL
3 stops34h 45mAir Canada
Fri 9/56:00 amMEL - IND
3 stops29h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 7/15$2,447

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12:56 pm-5:00 am

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12:05 pm-5:32 pm

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$1,875

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10:20 am-11:05 am

3 stops34h 45m

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6:00 am-9:01 pm

3 stops29h 01m

$2,447

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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 Airport

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport 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 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport?

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 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Indianapolis (IND) if they book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne. On average, Indianapolis has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Indianapolis’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,151 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $1,531 and $1,559 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Indianapolis to Melbourne Airport 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$767Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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