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$348+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — IND
Sep 16 — Sep 231
Wed 9/16
Wed 9/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:16 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Thu 9/242:20 pm -
1 stop9h 17m
Deal found 8/12$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/125:10 am -
2 stops8h 23m
Tue 9/156:00 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Deal found 8/13$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/1312:34 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Sun 11/156:00 am -
2 stops8h 36m
Deal found 8/16$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 11/249:59 am -
2 stops10h 31m
Tue 12/16:40 pm -
1 stop7h 51m
Deal found 8/14$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/3012:34 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
2 stops8h 36m
Deal found 8/16$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 11/259:59 am -
2 stops10h 31m
Tue 12/13:28 pm -
2 stops11h 03m
Deal found 8/14$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/35:52 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Mon 9/76:06 am -
1 stop6h 03m
Deal found 8/13$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/512:50 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Wed 12/97:15 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 8/12$448

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 August 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

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Average price

$2,545
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BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - IND Indianapolis

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 9/10

12:16 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Indianapolis

Thu 9/24

2:20 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$348

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - IND Indianapolis

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/23

11:30 am-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Indianapolis

Sat 9/26

3:03 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$354

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - IND Indianapolis

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/12

5:10 am-4:33 pm

2 stops8h 23m

Indianapolis

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops8h 40m

$359

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - IND Indianapolis

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 11/13

12:34 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-11:36 am

2 stops8h 36m

$374

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - IND Indianapolis

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/30

12:34 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-11:36 am

2 stops8h 36m

$387
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - IND Indianapolis

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 12/5

12:50 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Indianapolis

Wed 12/9

7:15 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$448

BakersfieldIndianapolis

BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - IND Indianapolis

BFLIND

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/20

5:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Indianapolis

Sat 10/24

11:37 am-7:49 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$489

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

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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 August 17, 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
10,106 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,944 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 7h 20m. 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 $283, 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 58% 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.

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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 August 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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