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$48+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to California

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IND — LAX
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Average price

$368

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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sam. 4/267:55 pmIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/2910:43 pmLAS - IND
1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$115
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lun. 3/107:00 amIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
mer. 3/129:58 pmLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$118
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mar. 3/116:47 pmIND - LAS
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
lun. 3/1712:49 amLAS - IND
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$120
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mar. 4/16:47 pmIND - ONT
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
jeu. 4/106:13 pmONT - IND
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$130
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mer. 3/267:43 pmIND - BUR
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/16:13 pmBUR - IND
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$140
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mer. 4/97:55 pmIND - OAK
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/156:40 pmOAK - IND
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$141
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mer. 4/305:11 pmIND - SNA
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/63:21 pmSNA - IND
1 stop10h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$145
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sam. 3/88:48 pmIND - PSP
1 stop16h 37mFrontier
lun. 3/1712:25 pmPSP - IND
1 stop26h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$150
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ven. 3/147:00 amIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 14mAllegiant Air
lun. 3/179:04 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$188
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ven. 3/72:55 pmIND - SFO
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
jeu. 3/1312:15 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$210
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lun. 3/310:00 amIND - RNO
1 stop26h 14mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 3/131:40 pmRNO - IND
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$213
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mer. 3/510:14 pmIND - LAX
3 stops27h 46mMultiple Airlines
ven. 3/75:45 amLAX - IND
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$223

Find flights from Indianapolis to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

sam. 4/26

7:55 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 4/29

10:43 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$115

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

lun. 3/10

7:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop4h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mer. 3/12

9:58 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$118

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

mar. 3/11

6:47 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 3/17

12:49 am-5:47 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$120

IndianapolisOntario

IND - ONT

INDONT

Indianapolis

mar. 4/1

6:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Ontario

jeu. 4/10

6:13 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 17m

$130

IndianapolisBurbank

IND - BUR

INDBUR

Indianapolis

lun. 3/31

7:43 pm-7:25 am

1 stop14h 42m

Burbank Bob Hope

mar. 4/8

6:13 pm-4:37 am

1 stop7h 24m

$140

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

mer. 4/9

7:55 pm-6:49 am

1 stop13h 54m

Oakland

mar. 4/15

6:40 pm-4:30 am

1 stop6h 50m

$141

IndianapolisSanta Ana

IND - SNA

INDSNA

Indianapolis

mer. 4/30

5:11 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 5/6

3:21 pm-4:30 am

1 stop10h 09m

$145

IndianapolisPalm Springs

IND - PSP

INDPSP

Indianapolis

sam. 3/8

8:48 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 37m

Palm Springs

lun. 3/17

12:25 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$150

IndianapolisLas Vegas

IND - LAS

INDLAS

Indianapolis

ven. 3/14

7:00 am-8:14 am

Nonstop4h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 3/17

9:04 am-3:37 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$188

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

jeu. 4/3

3:38 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop32h 09m

San Francisco

dim. 4/6

12:08 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 22m

$209

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to California

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 février 20, 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 février 20, 2025.

The most flights from IND to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 février 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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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 8 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 ($48), Frontier ($65), and Allegiant Air ($120).

  • 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 Qantas Airways (89%), Malaysia Airlines (89%) and Alaska Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to California? While on average our users pay $698, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $142. The most popular route (Indianapolis - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $95.

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$103Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$121Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$285Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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