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It's unlikely that you will be able to find a non-stop flight from PHL to IND. However, Frontier, American Airlines, and United Airlines are among the carriers that operate one-stop flights between PHL and IND. These flights often have layovers in cities like Newark (ERW), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), and Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

IND is happy to provide three private Nursing Mothers Rooms, two of which are beyond security and one which is before security. The rooms that are beyond security are located on concourse A across from Harry and Izzy's and on concourse B across from gate B5. The private room before security is located close to Southwest Airlines near ticket counter 8.

IND has two pet relief areas in the airport. One is beyond security on concourse A near the international arrivals area. The other is also beyond security on concourse B across from gate B5. These pet relief areas feature artificial grass, miniature fire hydrants, and sprinklers that pop up to wash away liquid waste.

Yes. Liberty USO at the Philadelphia International Airport welcomes active-duty US military service members and their families. This lounge is open from 6 am until 6 pm seven days a week. Located beyond security in terminal E, this lounge offers copious complimentary amenities to provide rest, sustenance, relaxation, and entertainment to military members.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Indianapolis flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Indianapolis.

Flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $176 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $510 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 9% of one-stop connections

Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Philadelphia to Indianapolis route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $484 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $628, a difference of $144. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Indianapolis flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Indianapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 8:17 am and lands at 10:32 am
• Latest: departs at 9:57 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $498. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis takes 2h 15m, covering 586 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $141 to $1,020. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 13m via Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and 4h 16m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis range from $427 to $603, with an average of $498 over the past 12 months. Anything below $427 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Indianapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.