Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis Airport (IND): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Indianapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Indianapolis one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Flights from MSP to IND start at 07:12 — the earliest with Sun Country Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:07 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MSP to IND flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Delta is your gateway to discovering Indianapolis (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier operating MSP to IND flights, with 79.56% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSP and IND:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights leaving from Minneapolis St Paul Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at Indianapolis Airport (IND)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IND instead:
Grab a Indianapolis Airport rental car and discover Indianapolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Indianapolis Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis
The address for IND is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Indianapolis Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Indianapolis. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Indianapolis based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Indianapolis Airport for July if you'd like to go to Indianapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to IND in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Indianapolis, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Chicago to tick off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Columbus, about 274 kilometres east of Indianapolis. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are among its highlights.
