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$60+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco Bay Area

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IND — SFO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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$70
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August

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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 March 8, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/97:55 pmIND - OAK
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1611:32 amOAK - IND
1 stop13h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$141
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 5/47:55 pmIND - SJC
1 stop14h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/67:54 pmSJC - IND
1 stop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$174
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/106:47 pmIND - SJC
1 stop23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/152:04 pmSJC - IND
1 stop11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/86:47 pmIND - SJC
1 stop23h 12mFrontier
Sat 4/122:40 pmSJC - IND
1 stop24h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/3011:35 amIND - SFO
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Sun 6/110:19 pmSFO - IND
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Deal found 3/6$240
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/297:04 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/36:37 amSFO - IND
1 stop5h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/157:19 amIND - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2310:55 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$269
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/256:32 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 4/285:45 pmSFO - IND
1 stop8h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/27:50 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Thu 4/310:45 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/174:00 pmIND - OAK
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/206:15 amOAK - IND
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/177:25 amIND - OAK
2 stops11h 58mDelta
Wed 4/3012:55 pmOAK - IND
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/6$302
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 7/187:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 45mSun Country Air
Tue 7/226:25 pmSFO - IND
1 stop21h 47mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/7$305

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

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 March 8, 2025.

Fly from

Indianapolis

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 4/9

7:55 pm-6:49 am

1 stop13h 54m

Oakland

Wed 4/16

11:32 am-4:30 am

1 stop13h 58m

$141

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Sun 5/4

7:55 pm-7:29 am

1 stop14h 34m

San Jose

Tue 5/6

7:54 pm-4:30 am

1 stop5h 36m

$174

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Thu 4/10

6:47 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop23h 12m

San Jose

Tue 4/15

2:04 pm-4:30 am

1 stop11h 26m

$188

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Tue 4/8

6:47 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop23h 12m

San Jose

Sat 4/12

2:40 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop24h 12m

$190

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 5/24

10:10 am-9:27 pm

1 stop14h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

6:42 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$240

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 5/29

7:04 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

6:37 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$254

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 4/4

7:35 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

11:20 pm-9:31 am

1 stop7h 11m

$279

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 51m

$288

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Sat 5/17

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Oakland

Tue 5/20

6:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$294

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Wed 4/2

2:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

10:45 am-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$294

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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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 $402). 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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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 March 8, 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.

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 March 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

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

    Indianapolis (IND), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Within the past month, 11 users have taken a look at flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $70 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $101 and Southwest from $140 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Indianapolis - San Francisco, Indianapolis - Oakland or Indianapolis - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (79%), United Airlines (79%) or Air New Zealand (79%) 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 $1,169 for a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $213 while the most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco) is currently priced at $190.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 $402). 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$164Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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