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.
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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)
Reserve a hotel near IND if you're on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Indianapolis International Airport rental car and explore Indianapolis and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Indianapolis International Airport around one week before travelling.
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.