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$55 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Indianapolis, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kansas City to Indianapolis, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$159
Overall average: $352
Frontier
Mon 12/8Thu 12/11
MCI - IND • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$267
Typical prices: $341-$467
Southwest
Mon 12/8Wed 12/10
MCI - IND • Non-stop
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MCI's efficient layout ensures smooth departures.
For budget travel, use IndyGo Route 8 bus at IND.
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis (MCI-IND)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
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12:46 pm - 6:50 pmMCI-IND
5h 04m1 stop
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7:19 pm - 1:53 pmIND-MCI
19h 34m1 stop
$159Frontier
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
Frontier Logo
6:49 pm - 7:31 pmMCI-IND
23h 42m1 stop
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8:39 pm - 7:33 pmIND-MCI
23h 54m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
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6:00 am - 8:47 amMCI-IND
25h 47m1 stop
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7:19 pm - 1:53 pmIND-MCI
19h 34m1 stop
$199Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
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12:46 pm - 7:43 amMCI-IND
17h 57m2 stops
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7:19 pm - 1:53 pmIND-MCI
19h 34m1 stop
$207Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:37 amMCI-IND
25h 37m1 stop
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9:29 pm - 12:03 pmIND-MCI
15h 34m1 stop
$224Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 3
Delta Logo
2:13 pm - 7:04 pmMCI-IND
3h 51m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 9:05 pmIND-MCI
4h 20m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sun, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 24
Delta Logo
3:29 pm - 11:23 pmMCI-IND
6h 54m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 9:05 pmIND-MCI
4h 20m1 stop
$258Delta
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 3:55 pmMCI-IND
1h 20mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 2:00 pmIND-MCI
1h 35mnonstop
$267Southwest
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Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 3:55 pmMCI-IND
1h 20mnonstop
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7:10 am - 11:25 amIND-MCI
5h 15m1 stop
$277Southwest
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Thu, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 28
United Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 3:22 pmMCI-IND
6h 42m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:18 amIND-MCI
4h 18m1 stop
$297United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Indianapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Kansas City to Indianapolis, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Indianapolis back to Kansas City, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis is October, where tickets cost $309 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $504 and $400 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $296, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis

 
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MCI's efficient layout makes departures smooth. Security is right behind check-in, leading directly to gates, with great local dining options available.

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For a budget-friendly arrival at IND, take the IndyGo Route 8 bus to downtown. It’s a 45-minute ride, perfect for exploring Indianapolis.

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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
Flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis

When to book flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Indianapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis was $55 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Indianapolis?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at Indianapolis, also known as Indianapolis.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Indianapolis, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $345 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $329 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Indianapolis from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Indianapolis with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and IND can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Indianapolis from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Indianapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Indianapolis.
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Kansas City to Indianapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Indianapolis. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

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