Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis.

How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $325 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $584 for nonstop.

Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis pass through?

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 69% on flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $243 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $777, a difference of $534. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Indianapolis?

Some of the most popular sights in Indianapolis are Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. These are among the most viewed places in Indianapolis on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Indianapolis takes 00m, covering 228 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from St. Louis to Indianapolis changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $162 to $1,478. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from St. Louis to Indianapolis looking right now?

One-way fares from St. Louis to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 3h 50m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 3h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Indianapolis Airport (IND)?

Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Dollar • Alamo • Thrifty • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Indianapolis flight?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis range from $297 to $586, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis typically range from $297 to $586. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $162, on Frontier.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Frontier ($162) and United Airlines ($328) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Indianapolis according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the St. Louis to Indianapolis route. 80% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $325. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from St. Louis to Indianapolis which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Indianapolis layovers at 2h 12m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

6:44 pm - 1:02 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

17h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:52 pm - 11:16 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

28h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

$162Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

8:00 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

18h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

1:47 pm - 1:33 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

24h 46m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$170Frontier

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

6:44 pm - 1:02 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

17h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:58 pm - 7:14 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

28h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$181Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

8:00 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

18h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

11:25 am - 11:16 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

12h 51m1 stop Orlando

$187Frontier

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

6:44 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

19h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

7:52 pm - 11:16 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

28h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

$189Frontier

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

6:44 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

19h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

7:52 pm - 11:16 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

28h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

$205Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

6:35 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

19h 33m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

1:47 pm - 1:33 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

24h 46m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$206Frontier

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

4:18 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

21h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

7:52 pm - 11:16 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

28h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

$235Frontier

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

5:00 am - 9:48 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

3h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:46 pm - 3:43 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

3h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

8:00 am - 12:42 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

3h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:33 pm - 9:40 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338United Airlines

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Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

7:16 am - 3:16 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

7h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:16 pm - 8:57 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$538American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

8:30 am - 1:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

4h 20m1 stop Kansas City

6:45 pm - 11:50 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$538Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

1:25 pm - 9:55 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

7h 30m2 stops Kansas City Dallas Love Field

7:30 pm - 12:35 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 05m1 stop Orlando

$543Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

1:25 pm - 9:55 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

7h 30m2 stops Kansas City Dallas Love Field

6:20 am - 12:45 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 25m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Dallas Love Field

$590Southwest

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

6:05 pm - 12:05 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

5h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:51 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$609Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

1:25 pm - 9:55 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

7h 30m2 stops Kansas City Dallas Love Field

3:55 pm - 8:25 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$614Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 8

11:35 am - 5:49 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:21 am - 12:13 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

3h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$653United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

9:04 am - 4:34 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 9:21 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$653United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

2:35 pm - 11:00 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

6:45 am - 9:00 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

3h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

$653Southwest

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4

1:54 pm - 9:04 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

6h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:52 pm - 12:27 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$655American Airlines

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis.
How long is a flight from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Indianapolis takes 00m, covering 228 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Indianapolis flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis range from $297 to $586, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.
How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $325 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $584 for nonstop.
Have flight prices from St. Louis to Indianapolis changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $162 to $1,478. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. Louis to Indianapolis looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Indianapolis Airport (IND)?
Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
Flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).
Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis pass through?
One-stop flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 69% on flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $243 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $777, a difference of $534.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 3h 50m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 3h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW).
What is the time difference between St. Louis and Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Indianapolis?
Some of the most popular sights in Indianapolis are Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. These are among the most viewed places in Indianapolis on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $243, about $534 less than Saturday fares (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Indianapolis trip for September. Fares historically average $243 round-trip in that month - typically $534 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $325 round-trip on this route - about $258 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Indianapolis Airport.

• Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport By IHG
• Extended Stay America Suites - Indianapolis - Airport
• Comfort Suites near Indianapolis Airport

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