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$304+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (BFL - IND)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — IND
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 4/227:02 pm
BFL
-
IND
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 4/256:00 pm
IND
-
BFL
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 4/2212:54 pm
BFL
-
IND
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 4/253:38 pm
IND
-
BFL
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/1912:56 pm
BFL
-
IND
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 2/2812:37 pm
IND
-
BFL
2 stops11h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 2/196:49 pm
BFL
-
IND
2 stops11h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 2/287:35 pm
IND
-
BFL
2 stops16h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 4/227:02 pm
BFL
-
IND
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
Sun 4/263:36 pm
IND
-
BFL
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 7/89:27 am
BFL
-
IND
2 stops11h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 7/145:57 am
IND
-
BFL
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 5/277:00 am
BFL
-
IND
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 5/315:24 pm
IND
-
BFL
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/66:15 am
BFL
-
IND
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 2/104:45 pm
IND
-
BFL
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/62:06 pm
BFL
-
IND
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 2/109:50 am
IND
-
BFL
2 stops14h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$479

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND). 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 February 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Average price

$289
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis 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 February 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

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Indianapolis

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Return

Price

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/22

7:02 pm-9:41 am

2 stops11h 39m

Indianapolis

Sat 4/25

6:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$304

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/22

12:54 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Indianapolis

Sat 4/25

3:38 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$361

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 2/19

12:56 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Indianapolis

Sat 2/28

12:37 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$385

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 2/19

6:49 pm-8:56 am

2 stops11h 07m

Indianapolis

Sat 2/28

7:35 pm-9:28 am

2 stops16h 53m

$440

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 2/6

12:33 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Indianapolis

Tue 2/10

7:39 am-11:52 am

1 stop7h 13m

$473

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 2/6

2:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Indianapolis

Tue 2/10

9:50 am-9:04 pm

2 stops14h 14m

$479

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 2/24

12:56 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Indianapolis

Sat 2/28

3:42 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$483

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/4

12:56 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$347

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/4

9:58 am-10:11 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$353

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 7/5

6:00 am-7:01 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$353

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Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bakersfield-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from Bakersfield with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (average of $165). Flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis. Reviews last updated February 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Indianapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,222 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,211 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,222 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in 6h 51m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1807 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $245, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (average of $165). Flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. 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 February 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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