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$155+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Indianapolis (OAK - IND)

This is the cheapest one-way 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.
OAK — IND
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Indianapolis

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:20 am
OAK
-
IND
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/297:10 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop9h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:10 pm
OAK
-
IND
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:10 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:55 pm
OAK
-
IND
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Thu 4/96:35 am
IND
-
OAK
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:55 pm
OAK
-
IND
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:40 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/236:20 am
OAK
-
IND
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/276:57 pm
IND
-
OAK
1 stop17h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:45 am
OAK
-
IND
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Mon 4/138:05 pm
IND
-
OAK
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:15 am
OAK
-
IND
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Mon 4/271:35 pm
IND
-
OAK
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/105:00 am
OAK
-
IND
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Wed 5/135:10 pm
IND
-
OAK
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/48:05 am
OAK
-
IND
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Thu 6/115:40 pm
IND
-
OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:15 am
OAK
-
IND
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Mon 5/115:30 am
IND
-
OAK
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$343

Find flight deals from Oakland to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$493
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Indianapolis

Wed 4/29

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$309

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Sat 5/9

6:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Indianapolis

Mon 5/11

3:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$338
Quickest round-trip

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Wed 6/3

5:45 am-4:35 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Indianapolis

Wed 6/3

5:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$379

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Sat 6/13

9:15 am-1:10 am

1 stop12h 55m

Indianapolis

Thu 6/18

9:15 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 35m

$388

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Wed 4/1

10:55 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Indianapolis

Wed 4/15

1:55 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$424

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Wed 4/8

1:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 20m

Indianapolis

Thu 4/9

5:20 am-12:30 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$424

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Wed 7/29

10:25 am-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/2

5:50 am-9:35 am

1 stop6h 45m

$454

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Tue 5/5

6:20 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Indianapolis

Tue 5/12

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$469

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Thu 7/2

10:50 am-1:40 am

2 stops11h 50m

Indianapolis

Mon 7/6

1:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$469
Cheapest one-way

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-6:53 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$172

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland 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 Oakland to Indianapolis in March.
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 Oakland, California-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-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 Oakland, California-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 Oakland to Indianapolis

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Indianapolis (average of $128). Flying from Oakland, California to Indianapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 March 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Oakland to Indianapolis. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Indianapolis?

    Departing from Oakland, California to Indianapolis will take you 8h 37m. The distance between Oakland, California and Indianapolis is about 1927 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Indianapolis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Indianapolis is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $288 on this airline. Southwest is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Indianapolis (average of $128). Flying from Oakland, California to Indianapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 airline flying from Oakland to Indianapolis

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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