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$68+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Indianapolis (SAN - 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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IND
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Frontier)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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July

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$577 or less

Good one-way deal

$286 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:41 amSAN - IND
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Mon 11/177:39 pmIND - SAN
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/303:59 pmSAN - IND
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/33:39 pmIND - SAN
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:41 amSAN - IND
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/185:05 amIND - SAN
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/303:59 pmSAN - IND
2 stops17h 58mFrontier
Mon 11/38:39 pmIND - SAN
1 stop18h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:41 amSAN - IND
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Mon 11/101:47 pmIND - SAN
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:41 amSAN - IND
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/168:00 pmIND - SAN
2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:41 amSAN - IND
1 stop7h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/248:00 amIND - SAN
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:24 pmSAN - IND
1 stop26h 20mFrontier
Sun 11/28:39 pmIND - SAN
1 stop17h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:34 pmSAN - IND
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:39 pmIND - SAN
1 stop18h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:41 amSAN - IND
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Sun 11/168:39 pmIND - SAN
1 stop17h 38mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$236

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Price

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Fri 11/14

6:41 am-7:44 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Indianapolis

Tue 11/18

5:05 am-11:52 am

2 stops33h 47m

$198

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Fri 12/5

6:34 am-7:53 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Indianapolis

Sun 12/7

8:48 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 27m

$253

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Indianapolis

Wed 3/4

5:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$267

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Fri 11/7

10:20 pm-9:53 am

1 stop8h 33m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/9

8:07 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$287

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Fri 11/14

1:47 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Indianapolis

Wed 11/19

7:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 13m

$294

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Tue 11/11

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Indianapolis

Tue 11/18

11:25 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$294

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Sun 11/23

2:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Indianapolis

Fri 11/28

6:04 am-11:11 am

1 stop8h 07m

$299

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Sat 12/27

10:45 pm-11:13 am

1 stop9h 28m

Indianapolis

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

$299

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Fri 11/14

10:00 pm-9:49 am

1 stop8h 49m

$134

San DiegoIndianapolis

SAN - IND

SANIND

San Diego

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$134

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Indianapolis in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 San Diego-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Indianapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Indianapolis, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Indianapolis (average of $122). Flying from San Diego to Indianapolis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 SAN to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Indianapolis in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Indianapolis, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Diego to Indianapolis flight route?

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to Indianapolis.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Indianapolis?

    Departing from San Diego to Indianapolis will take you 7h 04m. San Diego and Indianapolis are separated by a distance of 1778 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Indianapolis round-trip from $117. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $158, and Delta, from $180. Spirit Airlines is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Indianapolis?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Indianapolis is $176. On average you can expect to pay $526. The most popular route, (San Diego - Indianapolis), can usually be booked for $198.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Indianapolis?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Diego to Indianapolis is Chicago. Dallas sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Diego to Indianapolis.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, River North, or Grant Park. Travelers on a layover in Chicago can visit Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park, by traveling 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively after landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dallas?

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion more than any other notable places. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those landing in Dallas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Indianapolis flights?

    San Diego to Indianapolis flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Phoenix.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Indianapolis?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Indianapolis (average of $122). Flying from San Diego to Indianapolis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Indianapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$180Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$426Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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