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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis from $1,293

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IND
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Fri 5/610:55
MEL
-
IND
1 stop22h 03m
United Airlines
Fri 31/713:33
IND
-
MEL
2 stops27h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,293
Sat 27/610:55
MEL
-
IND
2 stops37h 59m
United Airlines
Fri 24/719:58
IND
-
MEL
1 stop22h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,898
Fri 6/316:05
MEL
-
IND
1 stop38h 30m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/319:17
IND
-
MEL
2 stops24h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$2,322
Fri 5/609:10
MEL
-
IND
3 stops28h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 31/709:24
IND
-
MEL
2 stops35h 31m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$2,352
Fri 6/316:05
MEL
-
IND
1 stop22h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 9/316:20
IND
-
MEL
1 stop21h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$2,565

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Indianapolis (IND). 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 2 February 2026.

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$1,498
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  • 5/6-31/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Indianapolis
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MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:55-18:58

1 stop22h 03m

Indianapolis

Fri 31/7

13:33-07:30

2 stops27h 57m

$1,293

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

10:55-06:33

1 stop33h 38m

Indianapolis

Fri 24/7

06:00-08:15

1 stop36h 15m

$1,898

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

16:05-14:35

1 stop38h 30m

Indianapolis

Mon 9/3

19:17-10:25

2 stops24h 08m

$2,322

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis (average of $947). Flying from Melbourne to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,728). 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 MEL to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Indianapolis in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Indianapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 214 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Indianapolis flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Indianapolis flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Melbourne to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,231 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Indianapolis. 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 into for flights to Indianapolis from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Indianapolis from Melbourne, you will be flying to Indianapolis, which is the city’s only airport. Indianapolis (IND) is located 13.3 km from the centre of Indianapolis. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis?

    For as low as $1,293, United Airlines can have you in Indianapolis from Melbourne in 22h 03m. There are 15620 km between Melbourne and Indianapolis.

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

    United Airlines, at $1,176, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Indianapolis. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. United Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis (average of $947). Flying from Melbourne to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,728). 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 Melbourne to Indianapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,514Average$2,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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