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$138+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (SFO - IND)

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SFO — IND
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Indianapolis flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Indianapolis
One-way flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis.
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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 March 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/1511:15 amSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/207:19 amIND - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$269
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:20 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 49mSun Country Air
Fri 5/236:16 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/25$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 4/612:08 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Fri 5/212:01 pmIND - SFO
1 stop14h 05mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/56:49 pmSFO - IND
1 stop7h 51mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/67:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$283
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/278:49 pmSFO - IND
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/307:04 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$286
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:49 pmSFO - IND
1 stop7h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/297:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop9h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/136:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Wed 5/146:56 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/25$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/58:35 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Tue 5/62:25 pmIND - SFO
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/1212:24 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/147:25 amIND - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$297

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

11:15 am-6:38 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Indianapolis

Sun 4/20

7:19 am-9:12 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$269

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Indianapolis

Fri 5/23

6:16 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$275

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

12:08 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 22m

Indianapolis

Tue 4/8

6:47 pm-12:44 am

1 stop8h 57m

$278

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 51m

Indianapolis

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$283

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

8:49 pm-7:07 am

1 stop7h 18m

Indianapolis

Fri 5/30

7:04 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$286

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

4:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 51m

Indianapolis

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$288

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

1:45 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Indianapolis

Sun 5/18

6:56 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:35 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Indianapolis

Tue 5/6

2:25 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$294

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:24 am-10:17 am

1 stop6h 53m

Indianapolis

Wed 5/14

7:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$297

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

11:07 am-4:30 am

1 stop14h 23m

$138

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis

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 March 21, 2025.

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 89 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 $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.

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 March 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 68% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 March 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 2 daily flights to Indianapolis from 6 different airlines. 4h 18m 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 Sun Country Air and Frontier, starting at $275 and $278 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $140 and $142, 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: Virgin Australia (98%), United Airlines (97%), Air New Zealand (97%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis is generally $441, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $273. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $269 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 Denver?

    Denver travelers tend to visit Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall more than anywhere else. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $56 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Chicago travelers tend to visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North more than any other notable places. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are located about 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $51.

  • 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 $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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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