How to get from Indianapolis to Paris: connecting flights, about 12h 18m total

Flights from Indianapolis to Paris

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Best fares from Indianapolis to Paris

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Cheapest one-way $787 18 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $787 Fri, 18 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $787

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Philadelphia: 12h 18m
two tickets, via Chicago: $425
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 4,169 mi (6,709 km)

fastest

Via Philadelphia

12h 18m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Philadelphia flight 1h 53m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Paris flight 7h 25m

Via Washington

12h 20m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Washington flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Paris: Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Paris flight 7h 35m

two ticketsfrom $616

Via Chicago

12h 31m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Chicago flight 1h 21m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Paris flight 8h 10m

two ticketsfrom $425

Via New York

12h 31m

with the connection

Indianapolis to New York flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Paris: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Paris flight 7h 20m

two ticketsfrom $433

Via Atlanta

12h 56m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Atlanta flight 1h 36m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Paris flight 8h 20m

two ticketsfrom $883

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Paris

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +25° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +5° at night, with 12 rainy days.

Jan

+7° +2° 13 days

Feb

+10° +3° 9 days

Mar

+13° +4° 13 days

Apr

+16° +6° 10 days

May

+20° +10° 13 days

Jun

+24° +14° 12 days

Jul

+25° +15° 11 days

Aug

+25° +15° 10 days

Sep

+22° +13° 12 days

Oct

+18° +10° 13 days

Nov

+11° +5° 12 days

Dec

+9° +4° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Indianapolis to cities closest to Paris

Indianapolis to Portland Portland: 3,356 mi (5,401 km) from Paris, flight 4h 11m Indianapolis to New York New York: 3,627 mi (5,837 km) from Paris, flight 2h 11m from $173 Indianapolis to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 3,707 mi (5,966 km) from Paris, flight 1h 53m Indianapolis to Washington Washington: 3,831 mi (6,166 km) from Paris, flight 1h 45m from $82 Indianapolis to Chicago Chicago: 4,133 mi (6,651 km) from Paris, flight 1h 21m from $92 Indianapolis to Charlotte Charlotte: 4,154 mi (6,686 km) from Paris, flight 1h 47m from $77

To Paris from cities closest to Indianapolis

Chicago to Paris Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 8h 10m from $321 Detroit to Paris Detroit: 240 mi (386 km) from Indianapolis, flight 7h 45m from $303 Atlanta to Paris Atlanta: 428 mi (688 km) from Indianapolis, flight 8h 20m from $294 Charlotte to Paris Charlotte: 428 mi (689 km) from Indianapolis, flight 8h 20m from $383 Toronto to Paris Toronto: 441 mi (709 km) from Indianapolis, flight 7h 25m from $304 Washington to Paris Washington: 491 mi (790 km) from Indianapolis, flight 7h 35m from $298

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Paris?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Philadelphia.

What is the fastest way to fly from Indianapolis to Paris?

Via Philadelphia: 1h 53m to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 12h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Indianapolis to Paris with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $425. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Indianapolis and Paris?

Philadelphia (12h 18m total), Washington (12h 20m total), Chicago (12h 31m total), New York (12h 31m total) and Atlanta (12h 56m total).

How far is Paris from Indianapolis?

4,169 mi (6,709 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.