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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Indianapolis from $1,585

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IND
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Tue 25/809:45
MEL
-
IND
1 stop28h 31m
Qantas Airways
Tue 1/905:04
IND
-
MEL
2 stops35h 41m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/7$1,585
Sun 20/918:50
MEL
-
IND
2 stops35h 53m
Qantas Airways
Mon 28/917:23
IND
-
MEL
1 stop21h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,636
Wed 5/813:35
MEL
-
IND
2 stops23h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 9/819:08
IND
-
MEL
1 stop43h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,638
Tue 25/809:00
MEL
-
IND
3 stops28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/913:42
IND
-
MEL
2 stops27h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,692
Sun 20/909:45
MEL
-
IND
1 stop20h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 28/917:23
IND
-
MEL
1 stop21h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,712

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 1 August 2026.

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$1,585

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Average price

$1,610
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/8-1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 12m total
  • Melbourne to Indianapolis
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

19:50-19:24

2 stops37h 34m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

16:13-10:15

2 stops28h 02m

$1,689

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

09:00-23:03

3 stops28h 03m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/9

13:42-06:45

2 stops27h 03m

$1,692

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

09:45-23:16

1 stop27h 31m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

14:31-05:00

2 stops24h 29m

$1,712
Fastest return journey

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

10:00-16:08

1 stop20h 08m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

17:18-07:50

1 stop24h 32m

$1,747

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

18:10-09:01

3 stops28h 51m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

16:13-10:15

2 stops28h 02m

$1,793

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL - IND

MELIND

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

19:05-16:43

2 stops35h 38m

Indianapolis

Sat 19/9

14:31-06:45

2 stops50h 14m

$2,310

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

How often are flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Indianapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 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 Thursday 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, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% 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 1 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Indianapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,063 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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?

    Most people fly into Indianapolis (IND) if they book a flight to Indianapolis from Melbourne. On average, Indianapolis has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 13.3 km from Indianapolis’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Indianapolis?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Indianapolis can take about 20h 08m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,747. Melbourne Airport and Indianapolis are separated by a distance of 15620 km. 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 Airport to Indianapolis round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Indianapolis, with prices starting at $1,177. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,346 and $1,640, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Indianapolis

Discover the top 3 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 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,346Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,640Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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