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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis (RDU-IND)

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

Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 17
Frontier Logo
10:06 am - 12:00 pmRDU-IND
1h 54mnonstop
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12:55 pm - 2:36 pmIND-RDU
1h 41mnonstop
$108Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
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7:17 pm - 9:11 pmRDU-IND
1h 54mnonstop
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5:22 pm - 7:04 pmIND-RDU
1h 42mnonstop
$120Frontier
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 9:11 pmRDU-IND
1h 54mnonstop
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5:22 pm - 7:04 pmIND-RDU
1h 42mnonstop
$122Frontier
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 8:41 pmRDU-IND
22h 53m1 stop
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9:49 am - 11:29 amIND-RDU
1h 40mnonstop
$125Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 10:41 amRDU-IND
4h 26m1 stop
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9:54 am - 11:34 amIND-RDU
1h 40mnonstop
$126Frontier
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Frontier Logo
9:36 pm - 8:01 amRDU-IND
10h 25m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:22 pm - 7:04 pmIND-RDU
1h 42mnonstop
$128Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 10:41 amRDU-IND
4h 26m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:54 am - 11:34 amIND-RDU
1h 40mnonstop
$129Frontier
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
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5:19 pm - 10:56 pmRDU-IND
5h 37m1 stop
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9:49 am - 11:29 amIND-RDU
1h 40mnonstop
Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 4:11 pmRDU-IND
6h 48m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 10:46 amIND-RDU
22h 26m1 stop
$176Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:14 pmRDU-IND
5h 59m1 stop
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6:20 pm - 2:20 pmIND-RDU
20h 00m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis

 
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RDU

RDU offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, lasting 48 hours per session, perfect for staying connected during unexpected delays.

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IND

For budget-friendly transport, take the IndyGo Route 8 bus from IND to downtown Indianapolis in about 45 minutes.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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 Raleigh to Indianapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Raleigh to Indianapolis? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Indianapolis on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Indianapolis is August, where tickets cost $188 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $375 and $358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $382, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Indianapolis, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis

When to book flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Indianapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis was $66 for a one-way ticket and $108 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Raleigh and Indianapolis.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Indianapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $379 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $353 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Indianapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $120 or less one-way and $130 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Indianapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Indianapolis.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Indianapolis Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Indianapolis

Monday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

Friday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

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Direct returns

Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

Friday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta, Frontier

Delta, Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Indianapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Indianapolis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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