Cheap flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis from $1,284

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IND
4 tammi — 11 tammi1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Indianapolis that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 joulukuu 2025.

la 17/111:30MEL - IND
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
la 24/109:05IND - MEL
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,284
ma 26/116:05MEL - IND
1 stop20h 09mAmerican Airlines
ti 10/217:30IND - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,400
ma 26/116:05MEL - IND
1 stop38h 34mQantas Airways
ti 10/216:45IND - MEL
1 stop44h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,574
ma 26/107:00MEL - IND
3 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
ti 10/212:21IND - MEL
3 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,249
to 19/206:00MEL - IND
2 stops28h 36mQantas Airways
ma 23/215:50IND - MEL
2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,877

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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 5 joulukuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,284

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,414
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 54m total
  • Melbourne to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($419 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

la 17/1

11:30-22:15

2 stops26h 45m

Indianapolis

la 24/1

09:05-10:00

2 stops32h 55m

$1,284

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

ma 26/1

16:05-20:14

1 stop20h 09m

Indianapolis

ti 10/2

17:30-13:20

2 stops27h 50m

$1,400

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

ma 26/1

16:05-14:39

1 stop38h 34m

Indianapolis

ti 10/2

16:45-05:00

1 stop44h 15m

$1,574

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

to 19/2

06:00-18:36

2 stops28h 36m

Indianapolis

ma 23/2

15:50-13:35

2 stops29h 45m

$1,877

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

ma 26/1

07:00-00:18

3 stops33h 18m

Indianapolis

ti 10/2

12:21-12:25

3 stops32h 04m

$2,249

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Deals found on 3/12

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 $1,113). Flying from Melbourne to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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 5 joulukuu 2025.

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 much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Indianapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 232 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?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 5 joulukuu 2025.
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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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 $1,400, United Airlines can have you in Indianapolis from Melbourne in 20h 09m. There are 15620 km between Melbourne and Indianapolis. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $1,239, 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 38% 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 $1,113). Flying from Melbourne to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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 5 joulukuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$2,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,595Average$2,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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