Flying from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport is 1 hour.
St Louis is one hour behind Indianapolis and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your IND to STL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into St Louis (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between IND and STL:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to St Louis Airport (STL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport flight is $81. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $284. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IND to STL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IND to STL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)
The address for IND is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Of all flights leaving Indianapolis Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Indianapolis to Indianapolis Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near IND. Whether you're catching an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
If you're landing on a late Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near STL:
Pick up a St Louis Airport rental car and discover St Louis and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Budget and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from St Louis Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport. To skip the crowds, head to St Louis in March.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Indianapolis Airport to St Louis Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IND to STL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of St Louis, a trip to Chicago will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 370 kilometres east of St Louis, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
