Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Indianapolis to Detroit? 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 Indianapolis to Detroit 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 Indianapolis to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
IND - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
IND - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
IND - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
IND - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
IND - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
IND - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Indianapolis to Detroit 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
Detroit is in the same time zone as Indianapolis.
Airports in Indianapolis
IND · Indianapolis Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cincinnati - Detroit · Cincinnati is 98 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Fort Wayne - Detroit · Fort Wayne is 105 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Louisville - Detroit · Louisville is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights South Bend - Detroit · South Bend is 138 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Lexington KY - Detroit · Lexington KY is 147 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Chicago - Detroit · Chicago is 174 mi from Indianapolis
Premium cabin flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
IND - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 34,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
IND - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 34,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
IND - DTW
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
IND - DTW
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
IND - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
IND - DTW
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Indianapolis to Detroit 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 Indianapolis to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Indianapolis to Detroit.
Indianapolis and Detroit 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.
Detroit is in the same time zone as Indianapolis.
Departures from Indianapolis: Indianapolis Intl (IND). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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