$177+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IND
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to IndianapolisExplore 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 July 9, 2026.
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 July 9, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/611:05 pm
SFO
- IND
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:45 am
IND
- SFO
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6![United Airlines logo]()
$329
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 7/206:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Mon 7/278:53 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 10/147:30 pm
SFO
- IND
2 stops13h 14m
Frontier
Sat 10/178:16 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 12/26:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop10h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 12/912:39 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop10h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8![American Airlines logo]()
$333
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 7/2212:22 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop28h 46m
Frontier
Sun 7/269:03 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop26h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/711:05 pm
SFO
- IND
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 8/147:00 am
IND
- SFO
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 7/2810:10 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/38:45 am
IND
- SFO
2 stops37h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/18:59 pm
SFO
- IND
2 stops11h 40m
Delta
Tue 9/227:00 am
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Deal found 7/8![Delta logo]()
$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 7/186:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Wed 8/58:53 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/45:40 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 10m
Southwest
Thu 8/610:20 am
IND
- SFO
2 stops13h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 11/257:15 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 12/212:39 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop10h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7![American Airlines logo]()
$341
Best flights from San Francisco to IndianapolisDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 9, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/106:00 am
SFO
- IND
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Sun 9/134:55 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/1811:59 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 9/214:57 pm
IND
- SFO
Nonstop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/1811:52 am
SFO
- IND
2 stops14h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/227:02 am
IND
- SFO
1 stop8h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$470
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Thu 8/206:20 am
SFO
- IND
2 stops9h 41m
Delta
Sun 8/235:25 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/272:00 pm
SFO
- IND
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Sun 8/307:35 pm
IND
- SFO
2 stops15h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9![Southwest logo]()
$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/2111:55 am
SFO
- IND
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Sun 8/237:35 pm
IND
- SFO
2 stops15h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/285:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:00 am
IND
- SFO
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/76:00 am
SFO
- IND
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Sun 9/137:35 pm
IND
- SFO
2 stops15h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/511:29 am
SFO
- IND
Nonstop4h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 8/106:00 am
IND
- SFO
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/2411:05 pm
SFO
- IND
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 7/276:00 am
IND
- SFO
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9![United Airlines logo]()
$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Thu 8/611:05 pm
SFO
- IND
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 8/106:33 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$499
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 7/3112:30 pm
SFO
- IND
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/36:35 am
IND
- SFO
2 stops15h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4![Southwest logo]()
$504
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to IndianapolisDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Data last updated July 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Data last updated July 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 7/146:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/62:44 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop8h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/1610:10 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/62:44 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop8h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 7/186:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Tue 8/48:53 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/206:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Wed 7/228:53 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$330
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 7/2212:22 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop28h 46m
Frontier
Sun 7/269:03 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop26h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 7/246:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Sat 7/258:53 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 7/2810:10 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/38:45 am
IND
- SFO
2 stops37h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 7/2810:10 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/302:34 pm
IND
- SFO
1 stop8h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/45:40 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 10m
Southwest
Thu 8/610:20 am
IND
- SFO
2 stops13h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/611:05 pm
SFO
- IND
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:45 am
IND
- SFO
Nonstop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6![United Airlines logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/711:05 pm
SFO
- IND
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 8/147:00 am
IND
- SFO
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8![United Airlines logo]()
$335
One-way flights from San Francisco to IndianapolisSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 9, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/2110:50 am
SFO
- IND
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/612:30 pm
SFO
- IND
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/511:20 am
SFO
- IND
2 stops19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 7/169:39 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop19h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Tue 7/146:00 am
SFO
- IND
1 stop11h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 7/2110:10 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$187
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/194:47 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop9h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/97:04 pm
SFO
- IND
2 stops19h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/2212:22 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop28h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Fri 7/179:39 pm
SFO
- IND
1 stop19h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/2210:35 pm
SFO
- IND
2 stops34h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$194
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 July 9, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $329 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $177 (Southwest) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $448 |
Good round-trip deal | $460 or less |
Good one-way deal | $353 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 9, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
6:00 am-6:30 pm
2 stops9h 30m
Indianapolis
Sun 9/13
4:55 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop9h 10m
$329
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Thu 8/27
2:00 pm-1:15 am
2 stops8h 15m
Indianapolis
Sun 8/30
7:35 pm-7:50 am
2 stops15h 15m
$339
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Fri 9/18
11:59 pm-10:48 am
1 stop7h 49m
Indianapolis
Mon 9/21
4:57 pm-6:42 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
$385
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Fri 8/21
11:55 am-11:20 pm
2 stops8h 25m
Indianapolis
Sun 8/23
7:35 pm-7:50 am
2 stops15h 15m
$396
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Mon 9/7
6:00 am-11:00 pm
2 stops14h 00m
Indianapolis
Sun 9/13
7:35 pm-7:50 am
2 stops15h 15m
$439
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Tue 8/18
11:52 am-5:04 am
2 stops14h 12m
Indianapolis
Sat 8/22
7:02 am-12:56 pm
1 stop8h 54m
$470
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Thu 8/20
6:20 am-7:01 pm
2 stops9h 41m
Indianapolis
Sun 8/23
5:25 pm-9:19 pm
1 stop6h 54m
$474
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
5:00 am-3:25 pm
1 stop7h 25m
Indianapolis
Sun 8/2
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop4h 42m
$474
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Wed 8/5
11:29 am-6:57 pm
Nonstop4h 28m
Indianapolis
Mon 8/10
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop4h 42m
$489
San FranciscoIndianapolis
SFO - IND
SFOIND
San Francisco
Fri 7/24
11:05 pm-6:38 am
Nonstop4h 33m
Indianapolis
Mon 7/27
6:00 am-7:42 am
Nonstop4h 42m
$499
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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 Francisco to Indianapolis in July.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Francisco-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis?
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis (average of $367). Flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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 July 9, 2026.
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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Indianapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Indianapolis flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Indianapolis flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Indianapolis on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $261.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Indianapolis?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 58m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 01m.
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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 July 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$180 | Average$324 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$384 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$210 | Average$277 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$467 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$491 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |