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$49+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to California

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IND — LAX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to California

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$449

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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From Indianapolis to California
One-way flight from Indianapolis to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1411:00 amIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/159:58 pmLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$116
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Sat 5/37:55 pmIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/78:49 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$120
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Sun 4/277:55 pmIND - BUR
1 stop14h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/296:10 pmBUR - IND
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$133
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Mon 5/267:00 amIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 05mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/308:55 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$138
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:55 pmIND - OAK
2 stops19h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/196:29 pmOAK - IND
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$161
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Wed 5/74:21 pmIND - SNA
1 stop7h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/136:45 amSNA - IND
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$165
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:45 amIND - LAS
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/238:26 amLAS - IND
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$185
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Fri 5/24:03 pmIND - LAX
1 stop9h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/51:04 pmLAX - IND
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:43 pmIND - SAN
1 stop14h 33mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/118:29 amSAN - IND
1 stop17h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/22$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/108:26 pmIND - LAX
Nonstop4h 21mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/1712:42 pmLAX - IND
Nonstop4h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/23$198
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1910:04 pmIND - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/278:30 pmLAX - IND
1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$199
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Mon 4/2811:00 amIND - SAN
1 stop16h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/211:20 amSAN - IND
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$200

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to California that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

Mon 4/14

11:00 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/15

9:58 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$116

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

Sat 5/3

7:55 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/7

8:49 am-3:26 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$120

IndianapolisBurbank

IND - BUR

INDBUR

Indianapolis

Sun 4/27

7:55 pm-7:10 am

1 stop14h 15m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 4/29

6:10 pm-4:30 am

1 stop7h 20m

$133

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/30

8:55 am-3:31 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$138

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 4/16

7:55 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops19h 59m

Oakland

Sat 4/19

6:29 pm-4:30 am

1 stop7h 01m

$161

IndianapolisSanta Ana

IND - SNA

INDSNA

Indianapolis

Wed 5/7

4:21 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/13

6:45 am-3:26 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$165

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

Wed 4/16

7:23 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/22

12:59 am-10:32 am

1 stop6h 33m

$185

IndianapolisLos Angeles

IND - LAX

INDLAX

Indianapolis

Fri 5/2

4:03 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

1:04 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 26m

$185

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND - SAN

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Mon 4/7

7:43 pm-7:16 am

1 stop14h 33m

San Diego

Fri 4/11

8:29 am-4:30 am

1 stop17h 01m

$189

IndianapolisLos Angeles

IND - LAX

INDLAX

Indianapolis

Sun 8/10

8:26 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

12:42 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to California (average of $246). Flying from Indianapolis to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

When flying from Indianapolis to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from IND to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Indianapolis to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to California?

    For a flight from Indianapolis to California, you will be flying from Indianapolis. Indianapolis (IND) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Indianapolis to California flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Indianapolis to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Indianapolis to California are Spirit Airlines ($49), Allegiant Air ($65), and American Airlines ($93).

  • What are the most popular routes from Indianapolis to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Indianapolis to California are Air France (86%), China Eastern (85%) and Delta (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to California? While on average our users pay $682, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $115. The most popular route (Indianapolis - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $88.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to California that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to California (average of $246). Flying from Indianapolis to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Indianapolis to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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