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$86 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis (MSY-IND)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis

Thu, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 30
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6:21 am - 4:50 pmMSY-IND
9h 29m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 8:51 pmIND-MSY
4h 06m1 stop
$133Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:21 am - 4:50 pmMSY-IND
9h 29m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 8:51 pmIND-MSY
4h 06m1 stop
$153Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Tue, Jul 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 4:50 pmMSY-IND
22h 52m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 3:42 pmIND-MSY
5h 18m1 stop
$160Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 16
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6:10 pm - 9:20 amMSY-IND
14h 10m1 stop
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2:01 pm - 7:24 pmIND-MSY
6h 23m1 stop
Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 22
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 9:55 pmMSY-IND
6h 50m1 stop
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6:35 am - 11:40 amIND-MSY
6h 05m1 stop
$215Southwest
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Tue, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 16
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12:48 pm - 9:20 amMSY-IND
19h 32m1 stop
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2:01 pm - 7:15 pmIND-MSY
30h 14m2 stops
Tue, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 7
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 9:00 pmMSY-IND
6h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 pmIND-MSY
5h 50m1 stop
$220Southwest
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 11:17 pmMSY-IND
6h 19m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:03 pm - 9:15 pmIND-MSY
5h 12m1 stop
$275United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:30 pmMSY-IND
7h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:36 pm - 11:15 pmIND-MSY
7h 39m2 stops
$326United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 5:00 amMSY-IND
35h 52m2 stops
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5:00 am - 5:50 amIND-MSY
25h 50m2 stops
$1,147Alaska Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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MSY

For a smooth departure, MSY offers clear signage to rideshare and taxi pickups at the ground transportation center outside Level 1, door 7.

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IND

Upon arrival at IND, the IndyGo Route 8 bus offers a budget-friendly ride to downtown Indianapolis, taking about 45 minutes.

Read more about INDby Jennifer Simonson
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Indianapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis?

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

When flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Orleans, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis is April, where tickets cost $206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $470 and $376 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis was $86 for a one-way ticket and $133 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Indianapolis?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Orleans to Indianapolis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $386 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 $447 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Indianapolis from New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to Indianapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans 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 4287 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Seats too hard, too much lumbar. Space between rows was extremely tight, so tight hard to place item under seat in front of me. No tv screens. Zero plugs for charging phones. Too many sales pitches

Prepaid for 1 bag but my prior airline did not provide it to me in time to check it with Spirit and I could not get my $75 refunded.

Plane delayed which seems to be the norm with spirt. Everything is an up charge. I had to pay an additional fee because I was late getting back to my car. Will never fly spirit again

It was horrible. We were not allowed on the flight by spirit staff at the gate during boarding because I had a guitar. The same guitar I had at check in which I paid for and they said I can take it on the plane. We missed our flight, lost our luggage, and had to pay another $900 to rebook flights. Worst travel experience ever and spirit staff are the worst staff ever.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

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