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$63+ Cheap flights from California to Indianapolis (IND)

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LAX — IND
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$63
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August

Average price

$444

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$351 or less

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$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Indianapolis
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/79:58 pmLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/177:23 pmIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$96
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/179:58 pmLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2111:00 amIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$103
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/74:22 pmBUR - IND
1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/108:10 amIND - BUR
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$119
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:25 amSAN - IND
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/257:43 pmIND - SAN
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/711:49 pmLAS - IND
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Mon 4/1411:30 amIND - LAS
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/66:25 amSAN - IND
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Tue 3/116:47 pmIND - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/16:47 pmONT - IND
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Mon 5/59:21 amIND - ONT
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 5/16:15 amSAN - IND
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/67:55 pmIND - SAN
1 stop7h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$132
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:30 amOAK - IND
1 stop15h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/127:28 pmIND - OAK
2 stops19h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$133
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Wed 3/263:33 pmSNA - IND
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/97:55 pmIND - SNA
1 stop16h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$161
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/63:35 pmSNA - IND
1 stop21h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/107:00 amIND - SNA
1 stop16h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$184
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/267:54 pmSJC - IND
1 stop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/284:03 pmIND - SJC
1 stop25h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$199

Find flights from California to Indianapolis within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/7

9:58 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Indianapolis

Mon 3/17

7:23 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$96

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/17

9:58 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 32m

Indianapolis

Mon 4/21

11:00 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$103

BurbankIndianapolis

BUR - IND

BURIND

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/7

4:22 pm-5:37 am

1 stop10h 15m

Indianapolis

Sat 5/10

8:10 am-3:27 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$119

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Tue 3/18

6:25 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/25

7:43 pm-7:16 am

1 stop14h 33m

$121

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/7

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop8h 30m

Indianapolis

Mon 4/14

11:30 am-7:07 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$130

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Thu 3/6

6:25 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/11

6:47 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 33m

$130

OntarioIndianapolis

ONT - IND

ONTIND

Ontario

Thu 5/1

6:47 pm-8:31 am

1 stop10h 44m

Indianapolis

Mon 5/5

9:21 am-5:47 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$130

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Thu 5/1

6:15 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Indianapolis

Tue 5/6

7:55 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 47m

$132

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Mon 3/10

10:30 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 00m

Indianapolis

Wed 3/12

7:28 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$133

Santa AnaIndianapolis

SNA - IND

SNAIND

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/26

3:33 pm-4:37 am

1 stop10h 04m

Indianapolis

Wed 4/9

7:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop16h 50m

$161

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Travel insights for flights from California to Indianapolis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Indianapolis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from California to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Indianapolis as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to IND are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Indianapolis. 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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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 into for flights to Indianapolis from California?

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    Before booking your flight to Indianapolis from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (85%), Delta (85%), Virgin Atlantic( 85%).

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    While on average a flight from California to Indianapolis is generally $756, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $135. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $193 for that flight.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from California to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 California to Indianapolis

Discover the top 9 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$121Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$191Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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