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$119+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (SFO - 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IND
Nov 24 — Dec 11
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The best prices from San Francisco to Indianapolis are usually found in January or February, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 November 19, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Trip.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/912:38 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Thu 12/196:45 amIND - SFO
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/19$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1610:50 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/244:11 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/166:45 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/236:35 amIND - SFO
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$308
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/77:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$314
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:50 pmSFO - IND
1 stop27h 04mFrontier
Sat 1/49:24 pmIND - SFO
1 stop29h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1211:20 amSFO - IND
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Thu 12/195:25 pmIND - SFO
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$397
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/32:41 pmSFO - IND
1 stop24h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/96:46 pmIND - SFO
2 stops18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$426
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2411:59 pmSFO - IND
1 stop16h 40mSun Country Air
Fri 11/296:15 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/19$455

Find flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,659,078 searches. Data last updated November 19, 2024.

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Fri 1/17

11:15 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 16m

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Wed 1/22

7:33 am-9:38 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$269

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Fri 1/3

7:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

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Fri 1/10

7:27 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$270

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SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 12/9

12:38 am-10:33 am

1 stop6h 55m

Indianapolis

Thu 12/19

6:45 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 29m

$272

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SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

10:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Indianapolis

Sun 2/16

8:58 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 45m

$277

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SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Indianapolis

Sat 3/1

6:27 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$286

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

11:05 am-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Indianapolis

Sun 2/2

6:35 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 00m

$307

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 12/23

2:50 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop27h 04m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/4

9:24 pm-12:21 am

1 stop29h 57m

$344

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SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 12/24

2:34 pm-8:38 am

2 stops15h 04m

$119

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

12:45 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$128

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

3:18 pm-7:32 am

1 stop13h 14m

$132

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis in November.
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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 San Francisco-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 SFO to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 19, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

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 November 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,460 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,765 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.5
Good
3,834 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

    Indianapolis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Indianapolis from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Indianapolis from 7 different airlines. 4h 15m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Indianapolis flight route?

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Indianapolis is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $269 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $270 and $272 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $128 and $143, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Indianapolis on time: United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (86%), Air New Zealand (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis is generally $797, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $251. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $212 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    Chicago travelers tend to visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North more than anywhere else. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    Denver travelers tend to visit Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre more than any other notable places. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $60.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Indianapolis flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,659,078 searches. Data last updated November 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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