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$278+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (BFL - IND)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — IND
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$278
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 6/312:40 pmBFL - IND
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/105:29 pmIND - BFL
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/195:20 amBFL - IND
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/239:01 amIND - BFL
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$363

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BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/3

12:40 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Indianapolis

Tue 6/10

5:29 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$278

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/19

5:20 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Indianapolis

Wed 4/23

9:01 am-1:16 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$363

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Deals found on 4/3

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bakersfield-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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.

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bakersfield to Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Indianapolis 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 Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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