Austin is the Texas capital, on the Colorado River at the foot of the Balcones Escarpment where the Hill Country begins, 74 miles northeast of San Antonio. Lady Bird Lake and Barton Springs are the middle of town, the Capitol is the landmark, and the live music, South by Southwest and Austin City Limits are why the city calls itself the Live Music Capital of the World. The airport is about five miles southeast of downtown, on the old Bergstrom Air Force Base.
Delta and Southwest both flew Indianapolis to Austin nonstop on the dates we read, from $197, and the airport’s route map lists it as year-round. Frontier connects through Denver or Atlanta and priced lower: the lowest fare we’ve priced is $150 for a week leaving December 1, with a layover of nearly 21 hours in Denver on the way out.
Cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Austin
On October 9, 2026 we priced every departure from November 2026 through May 2027 at every trip length from two days to two weeks. December was the low at $150 for a week, and November was $153 for fourteen days. From January through May the lowest fare sat between $192 and $197 in every month, for trips of two to seven days, and the $197 is the price of the nonstop. A typical date ran $230 to $240 through February, then $283 in March and April and $352 in May.
| Departure month | Lowest round trip seen | Typical fare that month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $153 (Nov 24 to Dec 8, 14 days) | $240 |
| December 2026 | $150 (Dec 1 to 8, 7 days) | $230 |
| January 2027 | $197 (Jan 4 to 6, 2 days) | $235 |
| February 2027 | $192 (Feb 22 to 24, 2 days) | $235 |
| March 2027 | $197 (Mar 1 to 3, 2 days) | $283 |
| April 2027 | $197 (Apr 1 to 5, 4 days) | $283 |
| May 2027 | $197 (May 4 to 11, 7 days) | $352 |
Airlines that fly Indianapolis to Austin
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 Austin 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 $150 trip leaving December 1 departs Indianapolis at 4:41 PM and lands in Austin at 5:39 PM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 11:10 AM on the 8th. The $192 trip leaving February 22 departs Indianapolis at 4:30 PM and lands in Austin at 7:07 PM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 8:02 PM on the 24th. The $197 trip leaving March 1 departs Indianapolis at 7:50 PM and lands in Austin at 9:35 PM, and the flight home leaves at 7:35 AM on the 3rd.
Indianapolis to Austin flight questions
Is there a nonstop from Indianapolis to Austin? Yes, on both Delta and Southwest, from $197. The airport lists it as year-round.
How long is the flight? 2 hours 50 minutes out and 2 hours 20 minutes back on Southwest, and 2 hours 57 minutes out and 2 hours 39 minutes back on Delta, on the December 1 trip. The cheapest Frontier itinerary took 25 hours 58 minutes going out because of the Denver layover.
What’s a good price? Under $200 round trip on the nonstop is good, and under $160 on a Frontier connection if the layover is short. The floor from November through February was $150 to $197 when we checked on October 9, 2026.
Is the $150 fare a real deal? It’s a real fare, and it includes nearly a full day in Denver on the way out. Check the layover on any Frontier fare on this route before you buy; the $197 nonstop on the same dates is the one to compare it against.
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? The Frontier fare doesn’t; a personal item is included and a carry-on or checked bag is extra. Delta’s and Southwest’s fares have their own bag rules.
If Austin is the plan but the dates don’t fit, Las Vegas, San Diego and Washington, D.C. are the other domestic routes we track from Indianapolis. The other Texas routes we track are Dallas and Houston. 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.