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$89+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (SFO - 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IND
Jan 20 — Jan 271
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/128:55 pmIND - SFO
1 stop26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/2910:45 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/129:58 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:45 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:15 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:15 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Mon 1/55:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/21$419
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:20 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Sat 1/38:38 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/2911:20 amSFO - IND
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Mon 1/126:40 amIND - SFO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:15 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:37 pmSFO - IND
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Sat 1/107:05 amIND - SFO
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/19$449

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$442

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Indianapolis flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Indianapolis flights.
From San Francisco to Indianapolis
One-way flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:20 am-10:47 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/17

4:35 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$274

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

10:35 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Indianapolis

Sun 1/18

4:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$276

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:30 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

7:05 am-1:43 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$276

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

5:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Indianapolis

Mon 1/26

9:58 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$279

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

2:05 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 04m

Indianapolis

Tue 3/17

7:05 am-4:04 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$281

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

10:30 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Indianapolis

Sun 2/1

7:54 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$282

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

8:42 am-6:56 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Indianapolis

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/31

6:13 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 41m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

10:54 pm-9:48 am

1 stop7h 54m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/2

7:20 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

2:24 pm-9:43 am

3 stops40h 19m

$128

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Indianapolis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Francisco-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Francisco-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 San Francisco to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis (average of $128). Flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 SFO to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Indianapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Indianapolis trip
Airports
SFO

For a smooth departure, use SFO's AirTrain to quickly navigate between terminals and reach your gate efficiently.

IND

From IND, take IndyGo Route 8 to downtown Indianapolis. It's a budget-friendly option, though travel time can be up to 50 minutes.

Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Barbara Noe Kennedy

Expert on IND

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Barbara Noe Kennedy

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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 December 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 San Francisco to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

    Indianapolis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Indianapolis from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Indianapolis from 5 different airlines. 4h 18m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    For as low as $279, Delta can have you in Indianapolis from San Francisco in 6h 39m. San Francisco and Indianapolis are separated by a distance of 1937 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Indianapolis is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $180 and $198 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis for 68% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $99 and $118, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Indianapolis on time: United Airlines (85%), Virgin Australia (84%), Air New Zealand (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis is generally $1,090, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $240 for that flight.

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

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

    Denver travelers tend to visit Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre more than anywhere else. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis (average of $128). Flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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