RIC - IND

$122 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Indianapolis - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $333-$483
Frontier
Tue 12/4Thu 12/6
RIC - IND • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$113
Typical prices: $193-$378
Frontier
Tue 12/4
RIC - IND • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Indianapolis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 14% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $320 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 51m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Indianapolis!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Richmond to Indianapolis (RIC-IND)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Indianapolis

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 10:09 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
20h 10m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
11:04 am - 1:04 pmIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
26h 00m1 stop Orlando
$253Frontier
Sat, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 2
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 8:59 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
4h 39m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
10:56 am - 3:09 pmIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$265American Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
Delta Logo
7:41 pm - 12:52 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
10:33 am - 4:09 pmIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 36m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$265Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:48 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
3h 48m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
4:22 pm - 11:16 pmIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$265Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
Frontier Logo
3:53 pm - 10:01 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
18h 08m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
6:15 pm - 2:29 pmIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
20h 14m1 stop Orlando
$269Frontier
Sat, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 2
Southwest Logo
5:55 pm - 10:10 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
4h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 8:40 pmIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
9h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
$270Southwest
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 12:05 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
6h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 9:20 pmIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 25m2 stops Tampa Baltimore/Washington
$322Southwest
Fri, Dec 25 - Mon, Dec 28
American Airlines Logo
6:13 am - 10:36 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
4h 23m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 9:44 amIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 19m1 stop Philadelphia
$346American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 11:44 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
5h 56m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:36 amIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$351United Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 11:44 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-IND Indianapolis
5h 56m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:36 amIND  Indianapolis-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$356United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Indianapolis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Indianapolis?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Indianapolis typically range from $333 to $483. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Indianapolis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Indianapolis. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Indianapolis?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Indianapolis at $332 round-trip.
•June ($462) and May ($449) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Richmond to Indianapolis flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$113
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 21% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Richmond to Indianapolis

When to book flights from Richmond to Indianapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Indianapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Richmond to Indianapolis flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Indianapolis?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Indianapolis.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Indianapolis?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to Indianapolis takes 00m, covering 508 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Indianapolis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Indianapolis range from $333 to $483, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $333 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Richmond 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 $253 to $1,400. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Richmond to Indianapolis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Richmond to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Indianapolis Airport (IND)?

    Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Indianapolis?

    Flights from Richmond to Indianapolis usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Indianapolis pass through?

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Richmond to Indianapolis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $376 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $446, a difference of $70.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Indianapolis?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 3h 54m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 14m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Richmond to Indianapolis flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $376, about $70 less than Monday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Indianapolis trip for February. Fares historically average $332 round-trip in that month - typically $130 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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.

    • Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport By IHG
    • Extended Stay America Suites - Indianapolis - Airport
    • Comfort Suites near Indianapolis Airport

More options for your flight from Richmond to Indianapolis

Complete your trip to Indianapolis with a hotel stay or car rental