$56 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis - Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:40 am and lands at 1:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:37 pm and lands at 3:34 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis takes 1h 57m, covering 488 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.

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis range from $244 to $463, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $328. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $169 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $344 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Indianapolis flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Delta is the only airline on the Raleigh to Indianapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 11% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Raleigh to Indianapolis route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $278 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $349: a $71 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Raleigh and Indianapolis.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 06m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 08m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Indianapolis flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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