Portland straddles the Willamette just above where it meets the Columbia, and on a clear day Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens sit on the horizon. Powell’s Books, the rose gardens in Washington Park, the food carts and the breweries are what a first visit is made of. The airport is about ten miles northeast of downtown, with the MAX light rail running between them.
The airport’s route map lists a seasonal nonstop between Indianapolis and Portland, but none of the itineraries Google Flights priced on October 9 for the dates we read was nonstop. The cheapest fares were Frontier, connecting through Denver, at $236, with a layover of more than half a day in Denver each way. United, through Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco or Washington Dulles, was the cheapest of the rest at $362, and American, Delta and Southwest were $370 to $377. The lowest round trip we’ve recorded on this route is $128, from September 2024.
Cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Portland
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 and December were the floor at $236, for eight days and six. February was $311 for nine days and January $318 for three. March was $362 for two days, and April and May were $482 for four days and two, close to what a typical date cost. A typical date ran $372 to $377 through February.
| Departure month | Lowest round trip seen | Typical fare that month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $236 (Nov 2 to 10, 8 days) | $377 |
| December 2026 | $236 (Dec 2 to 8, 6 days) | $377 |
| January 2027 | $318 (Jan 25 to 28, 3 days) | $372 |
| February 2027 | $311 (Feb 4 to 13, 9 days) | $377 |
| March 2027 | $362 (Mar 1 to 3, 2 days) | $487 |
| April 2027 | $482 (Apr 1 to 5, 4 days) | $482 |
| May 2027 | $482 (May 1 to 3, 2 days) | $487 |
Airlines that fly Indianapolis to Portland
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 Portland 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 $236 trip leaving November 2 departs Indianapolis at 3:58 PM and lands in Portland at 11:07 AM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 12:02 PM on the 10th. The $236 trip leaving December 2 departs Indianapolis at 4:06 PM and lands in Portland at 4:07 PM the next day, and the flight home leaves at 5:10 PM on the 8th. The $362 trip leaving March 1 departs Indianapolis at 3:45 PM and lands in Portland at 8:49 PM, and the flight home leaves at 7:00 AM on the 3rd. Both $236 trips sit in Denver for more than half a day each way.
Indianapolis to Portland flight questions
Is there a nonstop from Indianapolis to Portland? The airport lists a seasonal nonstop. None of the itineraries we priced on October 9 for the dates we read was nonstop, so we can’t give you its price or time; the search link above will show it on your dates if it’s running. Every nonstop from Indianapolis, with the airline on each route, is in our nonstop flights guide.
How long is the flight? The $236 Frontier trip leaving November 2 took 22 hours 9 minutes going out and 24 hours 6 minutes coming back, because of the Denver layovers. The $362 United trip leaving March 1 took 8 hours 4 minutes going out and 6 hours 7 minutes coming back, going out through Denver and coming back through Chicago.
What’s a good price? $236 was the lowest fare we saw, in November and December, and it needs those long Denver layovers. The lowest on United, American, Delta or Southwest on the dates we read was $362, in March.
How do I get from the airport to downtown? The airport is about ten miles northeast of downtown, and the MAX light rail runs between them.
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 $236 is a Frontier fare with a personal item only; a carry-on and a checked bag are extra. United, American, Delta and Southwest each sell a basic economy fare with its own bag rules.
If Portland is the plan but the dates don’t fit, San Diego, Las Vegas and Denver are the other routes we track in the West, and Anchorage is the one farthest north. 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.