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$75+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco Bay Area

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IND — SFO
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 November 14, 2024.

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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 November 14, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 12/58:45 pmIND - SJC
1 stop18h 23mFrontier
Thu 12/122:28 pmSJC - IND
1 stop26h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$138
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 12/138:37 amIND - SJC
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/196:08 pmSJC - IND
1 stop9h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$179
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Mon 12/910:00 amIND - SJC
1 stop24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/163:56 pmSJC - IND
2 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/198:00 amIND - OAK
1 stop12h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/69:25 pmOAK - IND
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 12/137:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/510:03 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Tue 12/249:45 pmIND - SFO
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/295:45 amSFO - IND
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/53:53 pmIND - SFO
1 stop10h 18mDelta
Sun 12/812:38 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/13$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/57:31 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/810:50 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$269
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:46 pmIND - OAK
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/153:33 pmOAK - IND
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$281
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/227:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/36:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 12/116:00 amIND - SJC
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Wed 12/188:10 pmSJC - IND
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/14$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Tue 12/248:50 amIND - SFO
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/111:20 amSFO - IND
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$367

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Thu 12/5

8:45 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop18h 23m

San Jose

Thu 12/12

2:28 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$138

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Thu 12/19

8:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Oakland

Mon 1/6

9:25 pm-6:54 am

1 stop6h 29m

$156

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Mon 12/9

10:00 am-7:46 am

1 stop24h 46m

San Jose

Mon 12/16

1:23 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$177

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Fri 12/13

8:37 am-3:01 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Jose

Sun 12/15

3:56 pm-7:32 am

1 stop12h 36m

$185

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 12/13

7:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 1/5

10:03 pm-10:33 am

1 stop9h 30m

$258

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 12/24

9:45 pm-7:59 am

1 stop13h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 12/29

5:45 am-8:24 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$261

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 12/5

3:53 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 12/8

12:38 am-10:33 am

1 stop6h 55m

$266

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 12/5

7:31 am-9:34 am

Nonstop5h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 12/8

10:50 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$269

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Wed 2/12

6:33 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops23h 53m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

6:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$306

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 11/22

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 12/3

6:00 am-7:27 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$319

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

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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 $381). 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 November 14, 2024.

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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from IND to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 November 14, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines 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.
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5,045 reviews

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8.1

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8.7

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8.1

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7.7

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

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5,045 reviews
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5,045 reviews

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8.3

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7.2

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8.1

Crew

8.7

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8.1

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7.7

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

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Very good
9,439 reviews
8.1
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5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

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7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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8.1

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7.7

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

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8,788 reviews
8.1
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5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

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7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

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8.1
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5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • 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 $75 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $84 and Spirit Airlines from $85 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (88%), United Airlines (88%) or Air New Zealand (88%) 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 $951 for a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $258 while the most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco) is currently priced at $201.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 $381). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$164Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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