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$130+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Salinas, CA, CA

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IND — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Indianapolis to Salinas are usually found in August or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Salinas (S9N). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
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One-way from

$130
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Average price

$360
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/136:46 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Fri 2/1412:40 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/21$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/66:47 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Sun 3/1611:52 pmSFO - IND
1 stop13h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$270
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/46:27 pmIND - SFO
2 stops20h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/87:20 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/136:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1611:20 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/116:17 amIND - SFO
1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/1712:32 amSFO - IND
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/288:58 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/39:40 pmSFO - IND
2 stops16h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$306
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 7/257:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 45mSun Country Air
Sun 7/279:05 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/21$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:55 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sun 3/239:25 pmSFO - IND
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$319

Find flights from Indianapolis to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Salinas 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 January 21, 2025.

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IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 2/28

6:46 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

10:45 pm-9:49 am

1 stop8h 04m

$269

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 3/4

6:27 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops20h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

7:20 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$276

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Wed 2/19

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

12:32 am-1:09 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$281

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 3/6

6:47 pm-12:43 am

1 stop8h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

9:40 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops16h 47m

$291

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 4/17

8:24 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops29h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

10:59 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$295

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 3/20

9:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

9:25 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$306

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 2/14

8:47 am-10:55 am

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

11:20 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$329

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 2/15

5:07 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$135

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 3/7

8:49 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops20h 51m

$143

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 3/7

4:41 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$145

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to Salinas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Salinas. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Indianapolis to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 IND to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Salinas. Price data was last updated on February 4, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Salinas 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 Indianapolis to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to Salinas. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from IND to S9N 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 Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Indianapolis to Salinas to help guide your decision. 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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to Salinas. 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 from for flights from Indianapolis to Salinas?

    Indianapolis (IND) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Indianapolis; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Indianapolis airport to Salinas. It is only a 8.3 mi journey to Indianapolis (IND) from Indianapolis’s city center.

  • How popular is this Indianapolis to Salinas flight route?

    This flight path from Indianapolis to Salinas was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $130 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $135 and American Airlines from $145 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Indianapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (58%), United Airlines (58%), Air New Zealand( 58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Salinas?

    The cheapest flight price from Indianapolis to Salinas is $263. On average you can expect to pay $1,094. The most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $197.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Indianapolis to Salinas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Salinas. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$164Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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