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$49+ Cheap flights from California to Indianapolis (IND)

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LAX — IND
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$441

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:45 amSNA - IND
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/34:21 pmIND - SNA
1 stop7h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:49 amLAS - IND
Nonstop3h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/194:21 pmIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$119
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:14 amLAS - IND
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/44:21 pmIND - LAS
Nonstop4h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$137
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:00 amBUR - IND
1 stop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/34:21 pmIND - BUR
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$139
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:19 pmSNA - IND
1 stop24h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/34:21 pmIND - SNA
1 stop7h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/37:37 pmSMF - IND
2 stops11h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/91:30 pmIND - SMF
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$168
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/226:00 amSJC - IND
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/274:21 pmIND - SJC
1 stop10h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/82:12 pmLAX - IND
Nonstop4h 02mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/2210:04 pmIND - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/252:12 pmLAX - IND
Nonstop4h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/16:45 pmIND - LAX
1 stop25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$181
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:13 pmLAX - IND
Nonstop4h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/24:21 pmIND - LAX
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$182
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/115:45 amOAK - IND
1 stop6h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/134:15 pmIND - OAK
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:59 pmLAX - IND
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Mon 5/1210:51 amIND - LAX
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$188

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaIndianapolis

SNA - IND

SNAIND

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/28

6:45 am-3:26 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Indianapolis

Tue 6/3

4:21 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$100

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/17

8:49 am-3:26 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Indianapolis

Mon 5/19

4:21 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

$119

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

8:14 am-9:14 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Indianapolis

Wed 6/4

4:21 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

$137

BurbankIndianapolis

BUR - IND

BURIND

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Indianapolis

Tue 6/3

4:21 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$139

Santa AnaIndianapolis

SNA - IND

SNAIND

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/10

12:19 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Indianapolis

Tue 6/3

4:21 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$161

SacramentoIndianapolis

SMF - IND

SMFIND

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

7:37 pm-9:45 am

2 stops11h 08m

Indianapolis

Mon 6/9

1:30 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$168

Las VegasIndianapolis

LAS - IND

LASIND

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/24

6:15 am-1:23 pm

1 stop28h 08m

Indianapolis

Mon 7/28

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$175

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Indianapolis

Tue 5/27

4:21 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$176

Los AngelesIndianapolis

LAX - IND

LAXIND

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

2:12 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

Indianapolis

Sun 6/22

10:04 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

$180

Los AngelesIndianapolis

LAX - IND

LAXIND

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

2:12 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

Indianapolis

Sun 6/1

6:45 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop25h 28m

$181

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Best time to book a flight from California to Indianapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Indianapolis

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from California to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 CA to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Indianapolis as you normally would.

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Indianapolis. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from California?

    Indianapolis (IND), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Indianapolis.

  • How popular is this California to Indianapolis flight route?

    The California to Indianapolis flight path was viewed by 21 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Indianapolis one-way?

    $49 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Frontier, with prices starting from $69 and $104, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Indianapolis?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Indianapolis consider Los Angeles - Indianapolis, San Francisco - Indianapolis or Ontario - Indianapolis as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Indianapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Indianapolis from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (89%), Qantas Airways (87%), Delta( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Indianapolis?

    While on average a flight from California to Indianapolis is generally $969, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $100 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from California to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Indianapolis

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$93Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$119Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$191Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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