Cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $242 | Frontier1 stop7 hrThu, Aug 20 — Wed, Aug 26 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $242 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $121 | Frontier1 stop7 hrWed, Aug 5 | The cheapest one-way flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $121 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $329 | UnitedNonstop5 hrThu, Jul 23 — Thu, Jul 30 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $329 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $418 | Frontier1 stop28 hrThu, Jun 25 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $418 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $494 | Frontier1 stop9 hrSun, Sep 20 — Tue, Sep 29 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $494 |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 42 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco takes 4 hr 42 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Indianapolis to San Francisco per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: $155–380 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: $265–400 |
Popular airlines from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Indianapolis to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $329Typical price: $265–49512 weekly nonstop flightsIND - SFOEvery day550 weekly connecting flightsIND - SFOEvery day
- Southwestfrom $349Typical price: $285–490492 weekly connecting flightsIND - SFOEvery day
- Americanfrom $349Typical price: $285–540440 weekly connecting flightsIND - SFOEvery day
- Deltafrom $349Typical price: $285–640365 weekly connecting flightsIND - SFOEvery day
- Alaskafrom $309Typical price: $390–90021 weekly connecting flightsIND - SFOEvery day
- Frontierfrom $242Typical price: $225–53021 weekly connecting flightsIND - SFOEvery day
Popular airports near Indianapolis
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Indianapolis center and popularity with travelers.
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States20 min8 mi
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States3 hr 10 min178 mi
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)CincinnatiUnited States1 hr 56 min93 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States3 hr 2 min162 mi
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States1 hr 33 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco
The cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $155 to $380.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $329, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 30.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
- The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $309, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 19.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $242, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco starts at $242 from Thu, Aug 20 to Wed, Aug 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $121 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
4 hr 42 min is the shortest flight time from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 12 nonstop flights and 550 connecting flights per week. United flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Other popular airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 12 nonstop flights and 550 connecting flights per week. United flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Other popular airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco are:
- Southwest offers 492 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- American offers 440 connecting flights per week. American flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Delta offers 365 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $242. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $121.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $329, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 30.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
- The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 19.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $309, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 19.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $242, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
United flies direct from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
- There are 12 United direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and San Francisco at price $418 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.
United flies direct from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
- There are 12 United direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Francisco start at $329 from Thu, Jul 23 to Thu, Jul 30 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Francisco start at $494 from Sun, Sep 20 to Tue, Sep 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Francisco start at $242 from Thu, Aug 20 to Wed, Aug 26.
To book business class trips from Indianapolis to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Indianapolis and San Francisco starts at $418 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and San Francisco at price $418 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Indianapolis
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Seattle$240Sep 10 — Sep 161 stop7 hr 11 minFrontier
- Las Vegas$139Aug 20 — Aug 27Nonstop4 hr 4 minAllegiant
- Orlando$106Jul 4 — Jul 11Nonstop2 hr 16 minAllegiant
- Dublin$711Sep 6 — Sep 151 stop10 hr 46 minDelta
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