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$74+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco Bay Area

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IND — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Average price

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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/174:21 pmIND - OAK
1 stop6h 53mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/195:45 amOAK - IND
1 stop6h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/94:21 pmIND - SJC
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:20 pmSJC - IND
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$219
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/74:21 pmIND - SJC
1 stop10h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/146:00 amSJC - IND
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$225
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/164:21 pmIND - OAK
1 stop6h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/247:54 pmOAK - IND
1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/47:30 amIND - SFO
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/89:30 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 4/204:13 pmIND - SFO
1 stop32h 13mFrontier
Tue 4/2211:38 pmSFO - IND
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$261
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/297:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/65:45 pmSFO - IND
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 7/257:35 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Sun 7/2710:45 pmSFO - IND
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/16$269
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 7/37:06 pmIND - OAK
1 stop6h 52mSun Country Air
Sun 7/611:59 pmOAK - IND
1 stop15h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/106:40 amIND - OAK
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Fri 8/223:40 pmOAK - IND
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 9/117:45 amIND - SFO
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/155:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$299
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/137:06 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 47mSun Country Air
Sun 6/1511:59 pmSFO - IND
1 stop15h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16$305

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Sat 5/17

4:21 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Oakland

Tue 5/20

9:09 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$172

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Wed 5/7

4:21 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Jose

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$201

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Fri 5/9

4:21 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

12:20 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$219

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Fri 5/16

4:21 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Oakland

Sat 5/24

7:54 pm-7:07 am

1 stop8h 13m

$235

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 7/4

6:05 am-7:50 am

Nonstop4h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

11:55 pm-11:04 am

1 stop8h 09m

$259

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sun 4/20

4:13 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop32h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

11:38 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$261

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

5:45 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 55m

$266

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sun 6/29

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

11:59 pm-10:31 am

1 stop7h 32m

$269

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Thu 7/3

7:06 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Oakland

Sun 7/6

11:59 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$285

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Oakland

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-5:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$294

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 April 17, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $92 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $130 and Frontier from $134 one-way.

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

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    Consider Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%) or Air New Zealand (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $751 for a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $177 while the most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco) is currently priced at $206.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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