Airlines Add 10+ Flights for Indiana Championship Game

When your team makes it to the championship for the first time in generations, nothing will keep fans away—not even sold-out flights.

American Airlines and Frontier Airlines are both adding multiple flights between Indianapolis and Miami to accommodate the wave of Indiana University fans headed to the big game on January 19. American announced four extra flights departing on January 17 and 18, plus two additional return flights on January 20 to bring fans home after the celebration.

Frontier Airlines is matching the enthusiasm with its own slate of added flights. The airline will fly Hoosiers south on January 17 at 1:10 p.m. and January 18 at 10:15 a.m., then bring them back with two return flights on January 20.

"We can't wait to see our aircraft packed with cream and crimson as excited fans head to the Sunshine State to cheer on their team in person," said Josh Flyr, Frontier's vice president of network and operations design. His excitement captures what this moment means for a fanbase that has waited decades for this opportunity.

Both airlines warn that seats are selling fast given the unprecedented demand. This surge reflects Indiana's breakthrough season that has energized not just students and alumni, but an entire state rallying behind their team.

The Ripple Effect

This flight frenzy shows how sports victories create economic opportunities that extend far beyond the stadium. Airlines are adding jobs for crew members and gate staff to handle the extra flights. Miami hotels, restaurants, and attractions will see a boost from thousands of visiting Hoosiers. Local businesses in Indiana benefit too, as fans stock up on team gear and travel essentials before making the trip.

The response also highlights how shared joy brings communities together. Complete strangers wearing cream and crimson will bond over plane rides, airport terminals, and Miami streets as they all chase the same dream.

American Airlines flights can be booked now through their mobile app or website. Frontier tickets are available at flyfrontier.com, but fans hoping to make the trip should move quickly before these extra seats disappear.

Nothing brings a state together quite like a championship run worth flying across the country to witness.