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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £1,750. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Indianapolis.£738 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £738, select.
Indianapolis.£749 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £749, select.
Indianapolis.£749 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £749, select.
Indianapolis.£890 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £890, select.
Indianapolis.£1,109 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,109, select.
Indianapolis.£1,131 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,131, select.
Indianapolis.£1,299 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,299, select.
Indianapolis.£1,306 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,306, select.
Indianapolis.£1,619 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,619, select.
Indianapolis.£1,750 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,750, select.
Indianapolis.£2,035 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £2,035, select.

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Melbourne to Indianapolis: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Indianapolis: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£738
Cheapest month to flyJune

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis is £738. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Indianapolis. But we found flights with one stop from £738.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Indianapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Indianapolis is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Indianapolis Airport on Monday, 1 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Indianapolis Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Indianapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Indianapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Indianapolis is Qantas .

Flying from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): What you need to know

  • Indianapolis is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Indianapolis International Airport is located in Indianapolis, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to IND.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to IND. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • 68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.

  • It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to IND flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.

  • Most flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.

About Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis

  • From Indianapolis International Airport, central Indianapolis is around 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • £470 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport. Return flights start at £738. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to IND if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to IND.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. September is the quietest month to go to Indianapolis. March is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • When booking your Melbourne to IND plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Indianapolis, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Indianapolis International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 5ºC.

More about Indianapolis

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Indianapolis. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

  • Columbus is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 290 kms (180 miles) east of Indianapolis. No journey is complete without visiting Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Indianapolis

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