Philadelphia sits between the Delaware River on its east side and the Schuylkill on its west, between New York and Washington. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Constitution ratified, and the Liberty Bell are the first stop; the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Reading Terminal Market, the indoor market at 12th and Arch that opened in 1893 and holds more than a hundred vendors, are the next two. The airport is seven miles from Center City, and the SEPTA Airport Line runs into 30th Street Station in about 25 minutes.
The airport’s route map lists a nonstop between Indianapolis and Philadelphia as year-round, but none of the itineraries Google Flights returned for the dates we read was nonstop. The cheapest fares were Frontier, connecting through Atlanta, Orlando or Fort Lauderdale. The lowest fare we’ve priced is $114 for a week leaving November 11, through Atlanta both ways, with a stop of more than seven hours in Atlanta going out.
Cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Philadelphia
On October 9, 2026 we priced every departure from November 2026 through May 2027 at every trip length from two days to two weeks. November was the floor at $114 for a week, followed by January at $125 for a week and February at $140 for fourteen days. December was $184 for four days. March was $275 for two days, April $399 for four and May $437 for two, which is also what a typical date cost in May. A typical date from November through February ran $278 to $314, so the low dates are a few a month rather than the norm.
| Departure month | Lowest round trip seen | Typical fare that month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $114 (Nov 11 to 18, 7 days) | $278 |
| December 2026 | $184 (Dec 4 to 8, 4 days) | $314 |
| January 2027 | $125 (Jan 21 to 28, 7 days) | $278 |
| February 2027 | $140 (Feb 4 to 18, 14 days) | $297 |
| March 2027 | $275 (Mar 1 to 3, 2 days) | $419 |
| April 2027 | $399 (Apr 1 to 5, 4 days) | $437 |
| May 2027 | $437 (May 1 to 3, 2 days) | $437 |
Airlines that fly Indianapolis to Philadelphia
This is what Google Flights showed on the dates we checked, not a schedule, so treat it as the shape of the route rather than a promise.
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Indianapolis to Philadelphia fare history
All of these fares were on Google Flights on an Indianapolis search on October 9, 2026, and the times are for the quickest itinerary at each fare. The $114 trip leaving November 11 departs Indianapolis at 7:52 PM and lands in Philadelphia at 7:11 AM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 12:36 PM on the 18th. The $125 trip leaving January 21 departs Indianapolis at 12:44 PM and lands in Philadelphia at 8:02 PM, and the flight home leaves at 6:15 AM on the 28th. The $275 trip leaving March 1 departs Indianapolis at 8:41 PM and lands in Philadelphia at 8:02 AM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 9:51 PM on the 3rd.
Indianapolis to Philadelphia flight questions
Is there a nonstop from Indianapolis to Philadelphia? The Indianapolis airport lists one as year-round. It wasn’t among the itineraries Google Flights returned for the dates we read, so we can’t tell you its price or its time yet; the search link above will show it on your dates if it’s running.
How long is the flight? The $114 Frontier trip ran 11 hours 19 minutes going out, with the overnight in Atlanta, and 6 hours 21 minutes coming back. The $125 trip leaving January 21 took 7 hours 18 minutes out and 6 hours 14 minutes back. We haven’t read the nonstop, so we won’t guess its time.
What’s a good price? Under $150 round trip is good, and it’s a few dates a month rather than the norm: November, January and February each had a low between $114 and $140 when we checked on October 9, 2026, against a typical fare of $278 to $297.
How do I get from the airport into the city? The SEPTA Airport Line runs from the terminals to 30th Street Station in about 25 minutes, and the airport is seven miles from Center City.
Which airport does this fare use? Indianapolis International, IND. Every fare on this page is an Indianapolis search.
Do the cheap fares include a bag? No. The $114 is a Frontier fare with a personal item only; a carry-on and a checked bag are extra. Southwest’s $339 has its own bag rules.
If Philadelphia is the plan but the dates don’t fit, Washington, D.C., New York and Toronto are the other East Coast routes we track from Indianapolis. All our North America routes are in the North America list.
Note: the fares above are historical and airfare prices change constantly. They may not include baggage fees, which vary by airline and ticket class. Always confirm the current price and any add-on fees directly with the airline before booking.