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$278+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — IND
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

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$278
(American Airlines)

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April

Average price

$408
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Indianapolis
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/312:25 pmBFL - IND
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/127:17 amIND - BFL
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/306:15 amBFL - IND
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/43:43 pmIND - BFL
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mié. 10/11:06 pmBFL - IND
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/86:00 amIND - BFL
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/59:50 amBFL - IND
2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/156:01 pmIND - BFL
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/52:10 pmBFL - IND
2 stops21h 26mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/153:35 pmIND - BFL
2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/32:10 pmBFL - IND
2 stops22h 19mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/1212:38 pmIND - BFL
2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$477

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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 septiembre 15, 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

lun. 11/3

12:25 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Indianapolis

mié. 11/12

6:45 am-4:01 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$324

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mar. 9/30

6:15 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Indianapolis

sáb. 10/4

3:43 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$328

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 2/18

6:32 am-5:31 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Indianapolis

sáb. 2/21

4:33 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$368

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL - IND

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 10/1

1:06 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Indianapolis

mié. 10/8

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$393

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Deals found on 9/14

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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.

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 septiembre 15, 2025.
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
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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

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  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in 7h 22m. 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 $269, 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 22% 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.

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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