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$44+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — LAX
abr. 20 — abr. 271
dom. 4/20
dom. 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$109
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$44
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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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 abril 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
lun. 7/287:00 amIND - LAS
Nonstop3h 55mAllegiant Air
vie. 8/18:45 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/15$109
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/27:55 pmIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/58:32 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$115
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
lun. 4/2811:00 amIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 04mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 5/39:58 pmLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$121
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/144:21 pmIND - SNA
1 stop7h 56mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/206:45 amSNA - IND
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$135
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/74:21 pmIND - OAK
1 stop9h 04mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 5/105:45 amOAK - IND
1 stop6h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun. 5/124:21 pmIND - SJC
1 stop20h 44mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/1911:00 amSJC - IND
1 stop25h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mar. 5/2010:50 amIND - LAX
1 stop11h 58mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/252:12 pmLAX - IND
Nonstop4h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$165
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
vie. 5/94:21 pmIND - BUR
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/128:36 pmBUR - IND
1 stop15h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
jue. 5/17:55 pmIND - LAX
1 stop26h 04mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/69:00 amLAX - IND
1 stop16h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$167
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1910:04 pmIND - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mAllegiant Air
dom. 6/222:12 pmLAX - IND
Nonstop4h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/14$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/710:56 amIND - LAX
1 stop13h 39mFrontier
sáb. 5/104:59 pmLAX - IND
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$178
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lun. 5/57:55 pmIND - SMF
1 stop18h 44mSpirit Airlines
mié. 5/287:37 pmSMF - IND
1 stop16h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$178

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

Fly from

Indianapolis

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

lun. 7/28

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 8/1

8:45 am-3:26 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$109

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

mié. 4/30

7:55 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 5/2

9:58 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$114

IndianapolisSanta Ana

IND - SNA

INDSNA

Indianapolis

mié. 5/14

4:21 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 5/20

6:45 am-3:26 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$135

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

vie. 5/2

11:00 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 5/5

9:58 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$136

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

mié. 5/7

4:21 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Oakland

sáb. 5/10

5:45 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$139

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

lun. 5/12

4:21 pm-10:05 am

1 stop20h 44m

San Jose

lun. 5/19

11:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop25h 26m

$158

IndianapolisSacramento

IND - SMF

INDSMF

Indianapolis

lun. 5/5

4:03 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop28h 33m

Sacramento Intl

mar. 5/27

10:41 am-3:26 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$164

IndianapolisLos Angeles

IND - LAX

INDLAX

Indianapolis

mar. 5/20

10:50 am-7:48 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Los Angeles

dom. 5/25

2:12 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

$165

IndianapolisBurbank

IND - BUR

INDBUR

Indianapolis

vie. 5/9

4:21 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Burbank Bob Hope

lun. 5/12

8:36 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$167

IndianapolisLos Angeles

IND - LAX

INDLAX

Indianapolis

jue. 5/1

7:55 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop26h 04m

Los Angeles

mar. 5/6

9:00 am-4:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

$167

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 abril 15, 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 abril 15, 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 abril 15, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,374 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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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.

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    Flights from Indianapolis to California have been viewed 15 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 ($44), Allegiant Air ($60), and Frontier ($95).

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

    Most travelers choose Indianapolis - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Indianapolis - Los Angeles or Indianapolis - San Francisco when deciding on the best route 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 China Eastern (85%), Delta (85%) and Korean Air (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 $854, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $115. The most popular route (Indianapolis - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $88.

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  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 abril 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$220Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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