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$102+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IND
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

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Round-trip from

$211
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$102
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$412
From San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:00 amOAK - IND
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/251:37 pmIND - OAK
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$211
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:15 pmOAK - IND
1 stop20h 45mSun Country Air
Mon 7/216:00 amIND - OAK
1 stop13h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/17$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:30 amOAK - IND
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/1710:39 pmIND - OAK
1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/17$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:30 amSJC - IND
2 stops11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/2410:39 pmIND - SJC
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:37 amSFO - IND
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/217:06 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$253
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/284:22 pmSJC - IND
1 stop20h 48mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/34:20 pmIND - SJC
1 stop22h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/17$258
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/218:53 pmSFO - IND
1 stop17h 57mFrontier
Mon 6/237:02 pmIND - SFO
1 stop18h 17mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/109:30 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/176:05 amIND - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$269
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/184:52 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/256:30 amIND - SFO
1 stop10h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/16$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 7/101:00 pmOAK - IND
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Wed 8/67:00 amIND - OAK
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/165:55 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Tue 8/197:10 amIND - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/18$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/411:17 pmSFO - IND
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/114:50 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$295

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Indianapolis

Mon 8/25

1:37 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$211

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Thu 7/17

6:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Indianapolis

Mon 7/21

6:00 am-4:51 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$225

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Fri 7/4

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Indianapolis

Thu 7/17

10:39 pm-8:28 am

1 stop12h 49m

$229

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Thu 7/17

6:30 am-9:09 pm

2 stops11h 39m

Indianapolis

Thu 7/24

10:39 pm-10:36 am

1 stop14h 57m

$244

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

6:37 am-12:43 am

1 stop15h 06m

Indianapolis

Mon 7/21

7:06 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$253

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Mon 7/28

4:22 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 48m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/3

4:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$258

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

8:53 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Indianapolis

Mon 6/23

7:02 pm-10:19 am

1 stop18h 17m

$259

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

9:30 pm-4:51 am

Nonstop4h 21m

Indianapolis

Thu 7/17

6:05 am-7:50 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$269

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

6:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 50m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/31

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$288

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Thu 7/10

1:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 50m

Indianapolis

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 XIH to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to IND are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 June 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,507 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,809 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Indianapolis (IND) if they book a flight to Indianapolis from San Francisco Bay Area. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Indianapolis’s city center.

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

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. Southwest flights start at $143 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $144 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis is San Francisco - Indianapolis. You may also consider Oakland - Indianapolis or San Jose - Indianapolis.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis are United Airlines (90%), Virgin Australia (84%) and Air New Zealand (84%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $239. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Indianapolis) can be booked for $256 on average our data indicates $625 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Indianapolis.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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