Travelers from Indiana can look forward to enhanced flight options from Indianapolis International Airport starting in 2026, as multiple airlines introduce new routes.
The airport, which experienced significant growth in 2025 with three new international flights and record passenger numbers, continues its expansion with several nonstop services announced for the coming year.
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Allegiant Air have revealed plans for new destinations, including a previously unserved Mexican city from Indianapolis.
Southwest's Seasonal Routes
Southwest Airlines will offer seasonal nonstop flights to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Cabo route is scheduled from March 5 to April 6, 2026, targeting spring break travelers, while the San Juan service will operate during the summer months.
Cabo becomes the second Mexican city accessible via seasonal flights from Indianapolis. Regarding the San Juan route, Marsha Wurster, Indianapolis Airport Authority senior director of commercial enterprise, said when the flight was announced, "San Juan is one of the top three most traveled to destinations that Indianapolis currently does not serve."
Cabo San Lucas Details
Start date: March 5, 2026
End date: April 6, 2026
Frequency: Weekly on Saturdays, seasonal
San Juan, Puerto Rico Details
Start date: June 6, 2026
End date: Aug. 1, 2026
Frequency: Weekly on Saturdays, seasonal
Frontier's Domestic Expansion
Frontier Airlines, a Denver-based budget carrier, will introduce four nonstop flights from Indianapolis in 2026, including one year-round and three limited-time routes.
Beginning in March, Frontier will service Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Fort Myers, Florida, with frequencies ranging from two to four times per week.
Fort Lauderdale Route
Start date: March 6, 2026
Frequency: Three times weekly, year-round
Las Vegas Route
Start date: March 24, 2026
Frequency: Three times weekly, limited-time
Phoenix Route
Start date: March 24, 2026
Frequency: Four times weekly, limited-time
Fort Myers Route
Start date: March 27, 2026
Frequency: Two times weekly, limited-time
Allegiant's Seasonal Service
Allegiant Air will launch a seasonal round-trip route from Indianapolis to Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area.
This new flight, operating from May 22 to August 17, 2026, twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, provides the only nonstop option to Hollywood-Burbank from Indianapolis.
