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$70+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (IND)

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SFO — IND
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$70
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$364
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2612:11 pmOAK - IND
1 stop13h 26mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/27:43 pmIND - OAK
1 stop13h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1910:48 amSJC - IND
1 stop14h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/267:43 pmIND - SJC
1 stop19h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$149
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/122:19 pmSJC - IND
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/186:47 pmIND - SJC
1 stop23h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$163
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 3/84:03 pmSJC - IND
1 stop25h 02mFrontier
Tue 3/116:47 pmIND - SJC
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/810:30 amOAK - IND
1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/107:00 amIND - OAK
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$252
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 4/1012:08 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/146:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Fri 4/1810:55 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/207:35 pmIND - SFO
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/23$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/122:53 pmSFO - IND
1 stop23h 54mFrontier
Mon 3/173:12 pmIND - SFO
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 5/122:40 pmSFO - IND
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Thu 5/224:47 pmIND - SFO
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/23$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 4/79:16 amSTS - IND
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/127:55 pmIND - STS
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$281
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:25 pmSFO - IND
1 stop21h 47mSun Country Air
Thu 7/317:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/23$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/2412:25 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/16:17 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$289

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 24, 2025.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Indianapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Wed 3/26

12:11 pm-4:37 am

1 stop13h 26m

Indianapolis

Wed 4/2

7:43 pm-6:36 am

1 stop13h 53m

$141

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Wed 3/19

10:48 am-4:37 am

1 stop14h 49m

Indianapolis

Wed 3/26

7:43 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$149

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Wed 3/12

2:19 pm-4:30 am

1 stop11h 11m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/18

6:47 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$163

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Sat 3/8

4:03 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop25h 02m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/11

6:47 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$250

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Sat 3/8

10:30 am-4:01 am

1 stop14h 31m

Indianapolis

Mon 3/10

7:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop29h 35m

$252

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

12:08 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 22m

Indianapolis

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop14h 07m

$266

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

10:55 pm-6:23 am

Nonstop4h 28m

Indianapolis

Sun 4/20

7:35 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$269

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

2:53 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop23h 54m

Indianapolis

Mon 3/17

3:12 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$270

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

2:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Indianapolis

Thu 5/22

4:47 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$273

Santa RosaIndianapolis

STS - IND

STSIND

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 4/7

9:16 am-4:37 am

1 stop16h 21m

Indianapolis

Sat 4/12

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 XIH to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 24, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to IND are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Indianapolis (IND) if they book a flight to Indianapolis from San Francisco Bay Area. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Indianapolis’s city center.

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Frontier flights start at $84 while deals on Delta start at $149 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis are Virgin Australia (95%), United Airlines (95%) and Air New Zealand (90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $238. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Indianapolis) can be booked for $194 on average our data indicates $455 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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