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$78+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis (MSY - IND)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — IND
mar. 8 — mar. 151
sáb. 3/8
sáb. 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Indianapolis are usually found in June or October, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated marzo 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$78
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$346

Good round-trip deal

$97 or less

Good one-way deal

$33 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/258:07 amMSY - IND
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
jue. 3/276:00 amIND - MSY
Nonstop2h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/1712:10 pmMSY - IND
1 stop28h 53mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/216:59 pmIND - MSY
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/66:25 amMSY - IND
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
mar. 5/131:05 pmIND - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/1$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/164:10 pmMSY - IND
1 stop5h 51mDelta
sáb. 6/2112:15 pmIND - MSY
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/3$347
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/125:00 amMSY - IND
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/155:00 pmIND - MSY
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/164:53 pmMSY - IND
2 stops24h 57mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 6/214:04 pmIND - MSY
2 stops14h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,019

Find flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 3, 2025.

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New Orleans

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Indianapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 3/25

8:07 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Indianapolis

jue. 3/27

6:00 am-7:12 am

Nonstop2h 12m

$90

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 3/17

12:10 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop28h 53m

Indianapolis

vie. 3/21

6:59 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$193

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/6

6:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Indianapolis

mar. 5/13

1:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$277

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 6/16

4:10 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Indianapolis

sáb. 6/21

12:15 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$347

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 4/12

5:00 am-4:22 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Indianapolis

mar. 4/15

5:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$357

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 6/16

4:53 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 57m

Indianapolis

sáb. 6/21

4:04 pm-5:50 am

2 stops14h 46m

$1,019

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 5/21

6:00 am-6:12 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$78

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 4/27

12:22 pm-10:44 am

1 stop21h 22m

$101

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 7/7

8:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop11h 55m

$209

New OrleansIndianapolis

MSY - IND

MSYIND

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 7/7

9:50 am-10:00 pm

3 stops11h 10m

$1,357

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Deals found on 3/1

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Indianapolis in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Indianapolis. Reviews last updated marzo 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New Orleans to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,940 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($90), Southwest ($277), and Delta ($347) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Indianapolis. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Indianapolis one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Indianapolis for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

    On average you can expect to pay $101 for a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis. The cheapest flight overall is $33 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Indianapolis) is currently priced at $90.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Indianapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$63Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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