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 Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 69% on the St. Louis to Indianapolis route. 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 0h 00m, covering 228 miles.

What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Indianapolis: • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am. The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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 $183 to $1,094. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $150, which is 43% 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.

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

Frontier ($183) and American Airlines ($263) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Indianapolis according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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 132 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Indianapolis

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

8:10 pm - 3:17 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

18h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

11:21 am - 4:34 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 13m1 stop Orlando

$183Frontier

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

8:10 pm - 3:17 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

18h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

7:48 pm - 11:32 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

40h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$214Frontier

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

12:17 pm - 6:53 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

29h 36m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:12 pm - 7:17 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

28h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$220Frontier

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

7:59 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

18h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

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

28h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

$249Frontier

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

7:59 pm - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

18h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

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

28h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$259Frontier

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10

8:07 pm - 9:01 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

11h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:32 am - 4:48 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$263American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

5:59 pm - 12:04 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

5h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:35 am - 9:29 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

3h 54m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$267JetBlue

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

11:01 am - 7:15 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

7h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:57 pm - 12:19 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$268American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

8:10 pm - 3:17 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

18h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

4:12 pm - 11:32 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$273Frontier

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:00 am - 10:26 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:50 am - 12:27 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

18h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$277American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from St. Louis to Indianapolis

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4

3:25 pm - 11:13 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

6h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:49 am - 12:54 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$518American Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4

12:27 pm - 11:35 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

10h 08m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 8:39 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

3h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$558United Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

6:15 pm - 10:35 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

3h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

1:55 pm - 9:10 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$635Southwest

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

2:45 pm - 10:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

6h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Baltimore/Washington

5:50 am - 10:05 amIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$640Southwest

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26

2:45 pm - 10:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

6h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Baltimore/Washington

6:00 am - 3:10 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 10m2 stops Tampa Chicago Midway

$645Southwest

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4

2:50 pm - 10:45 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

6h 55m2 stops Kansas City Denver Intl

9:10 am - 3:10 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$667Southwest

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

10:10 am - 6:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

7h 20m1 stop Orlando

4:55 pm - 7:05 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

3h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$681Southwest

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

2:45 pm - 10:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

6h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Baltimore/Washington

9:00 am - 1:55 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 55m1 stop Orlando

$686Southwest

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23

8:30 am - 6:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

9h 00m2 stops Omaha Eppley Airfield Denver Intl

12:55 pm - 8:00 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 05m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Pensacola

$691Southwest

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24

7:50 am - 8:10 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-IND Indianapolis

11h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

9:10 am - 3:10 pmIND Indianapolis-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$788Southwest

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

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis start at $183. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $297 to $586. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $183 on Frontier.

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High season	March
Cheapest flight	$97

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Most popular time to fly with an average 129% increase in price.

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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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 69% on the St. Louis to Indianapolis route. 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 0h 00m, covering 228 miles.
What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Indianapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.
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 $183 to $1,094. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $150, which is 43% 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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $243 - about $534 less than Saturday (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.
- Extended Stay America Suites - Indianapolis - Airport
- Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport By IHG
- Comfort Suites near Indianapolis Airport

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