Cheap Flights from Raleigh / Durham (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis

Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Indianapolis.

Durham to Indianapolis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£94
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 55 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis is £94. 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.
1 hour and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis.
Delta and Endeavor Air fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis.
As of February 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Indianapolis is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Indianapolis Airport on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
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.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Indianapolis.

Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Indianapolis's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Durham.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to IND flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Frontier Airlines offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Indianapolis — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.

  • Frontier Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record for RDU to IND flights.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and IND:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • £44 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £94. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from RDU to IND by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from RDU to IND is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis

  • The address for IND is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.

  • Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 15 miles from the centre of Indianapolis. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Indianapolis in April.

  • Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport for July if you want to go to Indianapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to IND sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Indianapolis, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 160 miles north-west to Chicago to tick off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 170 miles east of Indianapolis, Columbus is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

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