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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Indianapolis from $1,112

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IND
11 Sep — 18 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 12 August 2026.

Sat 15/810:55 -
2 stops25h 18m
Sat 22/812:40 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 10/8$1,373
Mon 21/910:55 -
2 stops25h 12m
Mon 28/913:38 -
2 stops27h 52m
Deal found 11/8$1,832
Sat 15/814:05 -
3 stops44h 39m
Sat 22/810:20 -
3 stops34h 45m
Deal found 10/8$2,112
Mon 21/906:30 -
2 stops23h 25m
Mon 28/918:22 -
1 stop23h 53m
Deal found 11/8$2,149
Wed 12/820:30 -
3 stops38h 14m
Sun 16/810:20 -
3 stops34h 45m
Deal found 8/8$2,299
Sat 15/809:45 -
1 stop22h 27m
Sat 22/817:18 -
1 stop21h 42m
Deal found 10/8$2,369
Mon 21/912:10 -
2 stops24h 49m
Mon 28/910:20 -
3 stops34h 45m
Deal found 9/8$2,488
Mon 21/909:45 -
1 stop27h 31m
Mon 28/911:15 -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/8$2,720
Mon 21/909:45 -
1 stop20h 58m
Mon 28/916:13 -
2 stops28h 22m
Deal found 9/8$2,802

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,373

One-way from

$1,112

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,604
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/8-22/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Indianapolis
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Indianapolis
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL Melbourne - IND Indianapolis

MELIND

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

10:55-22:07

2 stops25h 12m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

13:38-07:30

2 stops27h 52m

$1,832

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL Melbourne - IND Indianapolis

MELIND

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

06:30-15:55

2 stops23h 25m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

18:22-08:15

1 stop23h 53m

$2,149

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL Melbourne - IND Indianapolis

MELIND

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

12:10-22:59

2 stops24h 49m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

10:20-11:05

3 stops34h 45m

$2,488
Fastest return journey

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL Melbourne - IND Indianapolis

MELIND

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

09:45-16:43

1 stop20h 58m

Indianapolis

Mon 28/9

17:23-05:00

1 stop21h 37m

$2,992
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL Melbourne - IND Indianapolis

MELIND

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

23:55-15:30

3 stops55h 35m

$1,408
Fastest single journey

MelbourneIndianapolis

MEL Melbourne - IND Indianapolis

MELIND

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

12:45-14:42

2 stops41h 57m

$1,520

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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 29% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Indianapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 197 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 29% 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 12 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
1,081 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
1,081 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
10,111 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
11,910 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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 23h 25m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,149. 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 $1,195. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,340 and $1,633, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 26% 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,195Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,340Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,633Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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