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$74+ Cheap flights from California to Indianapolis (IND)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IND
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Indianapolis

Cheapest flights from California to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:45 amONT - IND
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Sat 1/38:38 pmIND - ONT
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:35 pmSNA - IND
1 stop27h 18mFrontier
Sun 1/254:30 pmIND - SNA
1 stop21h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:34 amLAX - IND
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Fri 1/28:48 pmIND - LAX
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$279
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:45 amONT - IND
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Thu 1/18:48 pmIND - ONT
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$286
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/3111:43 pmLAX - IND
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/28:48 pmIND - LAX
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/269:22 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/306:39 pmIND - LAS
2 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$300
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/278:58 pmLAX - IND
1 stop19h 55mFrontier
Thu 1/18:48 pmIND - LAX
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/2210:02 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/712:38 pmIND - LAS
1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$310
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:50 pmLAS - IND
1 stop10h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/712:38 pmIND - LAS
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:05 pmSFO - IND
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Mon 1/55:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/10$314
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:45 pmLAX - IND
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3112:38 pmIND - LAX
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:31 pmSJC - IND
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Tue 1/64:35 pmIND - SJC
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/10$330

Find flight deals from California to Indianapolis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Indianapolis flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$76
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$74
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$463

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Indianapolis 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Indianapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Fri 2/27

6:25 am-8:01 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Indianapolis

Sat 3/7

8:48 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 13m

$165

Santa AnaIndianapolis

SNA - IND

SNAIND

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

2:39 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/2

8:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$193

OntarioIndianapolis

ONT - IND

ONTIND

Ontario

Thu 1/22

6:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Indianapolis

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

$200

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Thu 1/8

6:36 am-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Indianapolis

Thu 1/15

5:10 am-12:24 am

2 stops22h 14m

$208

Santa AnaIndianapolis

SNA - IND

SNAIND

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-11:26 am

3 stops25h 41m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/2

8:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$222

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/1

11:15 pm-8:59 am

1 stop6h 44m

Indianapolis

Thu 2/5

5:05 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$257

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/31

4:34 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$257

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/31

4:34 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$257

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Indianapolis

Wed 2/4

5:54 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$257

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Indianapolis

Fri 1/30

5:05 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from California to Indianapolis

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Indianapolis (average of $110). Flying from California to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 CA to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Indianapolis at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Indianapolis. 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 December 12, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to IND are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Indianapolis (IND), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Indianapolis.

  • How popular is this California to Indianapolis flight route?

    The California to Indianapolis flight path was viewed by 49 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Indianapolis?

    For as low as $257, Frontier can have you in Indianapolis from California in 6h 44m. There are 1585 mi between California and Indianapolis. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $52 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Frontier, with prices starting from $60 and $71, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Indianapolis consider Los Angeles - Indianapolis, San Francisco - Indianapolis or Ontario - Indianapolis as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to Indianapolis from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (100%), United Airlines (100%), Delta( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Indianapolis?

    While on average a flight from California to Indianapolis is generally $543, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $254. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $183 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Indianapolis (average of $110). Flying from California to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Indianapolis

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$91Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$180Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$361Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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