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Major campus combining the Indianapolis Museum of Art, gardens, and seasonal installations. Strong all-around choice for art, design, and outdoor strolling.
Flights from New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN depart on average 52 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:16. The fastest flight covers the 643 miles (1036 km) distance in 2h 4m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 643 miles (1036 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Flights per day 52 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 2h 4m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$308
Average price
$554
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Flights per day
78
Distance
1036 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN will cost around $554 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $308.
Of the 78 flights that leave New York, NY for Indianapolis, IN onFri, Jun 19, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 1036 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 2 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA1113 · AA1944
AA1811 · AA1033
AA2505 · AA1944
AA2250 · AA1951
AA4458
UA3683
UA3446
UA3669
UA3443
AA4600Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 643 miles (1036 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$212 Average price | $152 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 15m Average total duration 22h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $212 (€173).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $293 (€239).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 24m.
Train takes on average 22h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Indianapolis, IN flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1113 · AA1944 | 5:01 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h37 | 10:38 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3185 · AA843 | 5:11 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h29 | 11:40 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3084 · AA1944 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h38 | 10:38 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA670 · UA1522 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h31 | 2:31 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA3561 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h13 | 10:13 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1366 · UA3561 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h13 | 10:13 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2505 · AA1944 | 6:01 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h37 | 10:38 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4612 · AA4701 | 6:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h42 | 11:57 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA462 · AA843 | 6:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h15 | 11:40 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4572 · UA1061 · UA4533 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h23 | 12:53 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3683 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h08 | 8:38 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4538 · AA4701 | 6:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h27 | 11:57 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3267 · AA843 | 6:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h41 | 11:40 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1887 · UA4533 | 7:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h53 | 12:53 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2438 · UA1687 | 7:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h24 | 3:29 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA567 · UA4533 | 7:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h38 | 12:53 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2662 · UA1687 | 7:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h00 | 3:29 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1575 · AA1950 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h14 | 2:44 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4491 · AA4701 | 7:44 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h13 | 11:57 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2488 · UA4533 | 7:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h54 | 12:53 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444 · AA1950 | 7:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h45 | 2:44 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4442 · UA2201 · UA3702 | 7:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h15 | 3:14 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA332 · UA1687 | 8:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h29 | 3:29 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA4533 | 8:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h48 | 12:53 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1833 · UA609 · UA587 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h00 | 4:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1833 · UA2443 · UA5985 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h22 | 5:52 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1833 · UA609 · UA3702 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h44 | 3:14 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4599 · UA1048 · UA587 | 9:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4393+ AA5572 | 9:02 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h20 | 2:22 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4390 · UA2180 · UA3418 | 9:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h46 | 7:01 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4390 · UA2180 · UA5985 | 9:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h37 | 5:52 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4390 · UA2180 · UA3455 | 9:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h58 | 8:13 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2290 · UA3702 | 9:20 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h54 | 3:14 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4601 | 9:23 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h26 | 11:49 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5572+ AA4671 | 9:23 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h59 | 2:22 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3669 | 9:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h13 | 12:12 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1413 · UA3543 | 10:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h19 | 2:24 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3596+ AA4454 | 10:10 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h16 | 3:26 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1310 · UA587 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h15 | 4:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1310 · UA3702 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h59 | 3:14 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA3702 | 10:24 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h50 | 3:14 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6242 · UA3543 | 10:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 3h55 | 2:24 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4636 · AA4367 | 10:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h34 | 4:04 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3170+ AA3596 | 10:42 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h44 | 3:26 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4654 · AA4452 | 10:59 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h53 | 4:52 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4172 · UA511 · UA5985 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h52 | 5:52 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2635 · UA587 | 11:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h10 | 4:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1875 · UA587 | 11:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h05 | 4:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SY234 · SY499 | 11:41 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h24 | 6:05 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4385 | 11:52 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h25 | 2:17 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3446 | 11:54 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h13 | 2:07 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SY568 · SY499 | 11:57 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h08 | 6:05 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1627 · UA6132 | 12:31 PM LaGuardia Airport | 7h32 | 8:03 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2204 · UA6132 | 12:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h27 | 8:03 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2053 · UA5985 | 1:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h52 | 5:52 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2654 · UA3418 | 1:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h36 | 7:01 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4600 | 2:24 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h22 | 4:46 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2250 · AA1951 | 2:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h31 | 8:00 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2605 · UA1199 | 2:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h50 | 10:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3688 · UA3585 | 2:51 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h25 | 7:16 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA3585 | 3:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h08 | 7:16 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1504 · UA3707 | 3:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h40 | 10:05 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1294 · AA3087 | 3:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h14 | 10:44 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4449 | 3:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h37 | 6:07 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1794 · UA465 | 3:38 PM LaGuardia Airport | 7h48 | 11:26 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2815 · UA465 | 3:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h46 | 11:26 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3443 | 3:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h19 | 6:06 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3591 · UA602 · UA3707 | 4:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h05 | 10:05 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4520 · AA4773 | 5:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h14 | 9:27 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4793 | 5:40 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h39 | 8:19 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1942 · AA3087 | 6:09 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h35 | 10:44 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3519 | 6:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h28 | 8:57 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4458 | 6:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h38 | 9:37 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6244 · UA3997 | 7:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h31 | 11:59 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1811 · AA1033 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h37 | 12:06 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2677 · UA3997 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h30 | 11:59 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4446 | 7:49 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h49 | 10:38 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3705 | 7:53 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h22 | 10:15 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major campus combining the Indianapolis Museum of Art, gardens, and seasonal installations. Strong all-around choice for art, design, and outdoor strolling.
One of the world’s largest children’s museums, known for immersive science, history, and culture exhibits that also appeal to many adults.
Respected museum focused on Native American and Western art, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions.
Iconic downtown circle and gathering place centered on the city’s best-known monument. A top orientation point and classic Indianapolis photo stop.
Popular pedestrian route along the downtown canal, lined with museums, public art, paddle boats, and skyline views.
Large urban park complex connecting major attractions, trails, green spaces, and event venues near downtown.
Indiana’s signature sandwich: a breaded and fried pork cutlet served on a bun, often comically larger than the bread. It is a classic Central Indiana comfort food.
A St. Elmo Steak House staple in Indianapolis, known for jumbo shrimp served with an intensely spicy horseradish cocktail sauce. It is one of the city’s most famous signature dishes.
Often called Indiana’s state pie, this simple custard-style pie is made with cream, sugar, and nutmeg. It is a beloved Hoosier dessert with deep local roots.
Historic downtown steakhouse famous for shrimp cocktail, steaks, and classic old-school service. One of Indianapolis’s most iconic dining rooms.
Well-known modern restaurant in Fletcher Place serving seasonal American cooking with a chef-driven menu in a stylish, industrial space.
Established upscale-casual spot related to St. Elmo, known for steaks, shrimp cocktail, and polished service in a more relaxed setting.
Generally moderate for U.S. travel. Hotels vary by events; dining and transport are usually manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for cafes if desired.
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