Cheap Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Indianapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Indianapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Indianapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DTW - IND
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
DTW - IND
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-23
DTW - IND
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Detroit to Indianapolis flight facts
Distance
231 mi
371 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Indianapolis is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Indianapolis
IND · Indianapolis Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 98 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Detroit - Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne is 105 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Detroit - Louisville · Louisville is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Detroit - South Bend · South Bend is 138 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Detroit - Lexington KY · Lexington KY is 147 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Detroit - Chicago · Chicago is 174 mi from Indianapolis
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DTW - IND
First | 1 Stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DTW - IND
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DTW - IND
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
DTW - IND
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DTW - IND
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
DTW - IND
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
Conrad Indianapolis
From 52,000 Pts or $188
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Indianapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Indianapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Indianapolis.
Detroit and Indianapolis are about 231 miles (371 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 231-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Indianapolis is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Indianapolis: Indianapolis Intl (IND).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Indianapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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