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Flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Nashville, about 3h 17m door to door (256 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 17m
New Orleans to Indianapolis at a glance
Fastest journey3h 17mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Nashville
Best ways to fly from New Orleans to Indianapolis
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSY Atlanta (ATL) IND
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon14:45 MSY17:00 ATL0h 45m connection17:45 ATL19:02 INDSouthwest Airlines
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MSY Nashville (BNA) IND
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue16:30 MSY17:49 BNA1h 11m connection19:00 BNA20:49 INDSouthwest Airlines
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MSY Charlotte (CLT) IND
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:30 MSY10:09 CLT0h 51m connection11:00 CLT12:12 INDAmerican Airlines
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MSY Houston (IAH) IND
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon10:00 MSY11:03 IAH0h 57m connection12:00 IAH14:54 INDUnited Airlines
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MSY Chicago (ORD) IND
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon06:15 MSY08:34 ORD0h 56m connection09:30 ORD11:15 INDAmerican Airlines
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MSY Dallas (DFW) IND
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Wed08:00 MSY09:28 DFW0h 47m connection10:15 DFW13:09 INDAmerican Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,148 km713 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hIndianapolis vs New Orleans
- Currency in Indianapolis
- USD
- Airports
- MSY → IND
Flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Indianapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Indianapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,148 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Indianapolis?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Charlotte (CLT) and Houston (IAH). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Orleans and Indianapolis?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
