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$89+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IND
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:50 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Tue 1/65:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/16$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:50 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Mon 1/55:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/16$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3111:20 pmSFO - IND
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:55 pmIND - SFO
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:34 pmOAK - IND
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Thu 1/86:35 amIND - OAK
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/17$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:50 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Thu 1/87:05 amIND - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/17$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/309:30 pmSFO - IND
2 stops35h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:55 pmIND - SFO
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/3010:45 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/79:58 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/305:15 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/89:58 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$400
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2811:20 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Thu 1/18:48 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:49 pmSFO - IND
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/24:05 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/297:45 amOAK - IND
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Mon 1/56:00 pmIND - OAK
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:21 pmSFO - IND
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Wed 1/213:43 pmIND - SFO
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/17$424

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$269
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$89
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September

Average price

$438
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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 December 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

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

4:41 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Indianapolis

Sun 1/25

9:58 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$269

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:39 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/20

9:58 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$269

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

11:15 pm-11:32 am

1 stop9h 17m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/10

9:58 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$279

OaklandIndianapolis

OAK - IND

OAKIND

Oakland

Sun 1/25

12:33 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/27

6:35 am-11:52 am

1 stop8h 17m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

9:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop10h 00m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/20

5:35 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

5:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/27

5:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

12:43 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 05m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/9

2:00 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$289

San FranciscoIndianapolis

SFO - IND

SFOIND

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

10:30 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Indianapolis

Mon 1/26

3:43 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$291

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Tue 1/6

7:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Indianapolis

Thu 1/8

10:28 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$294

San JoseIndianapolis

SJC - IND

SJCIND

San Jose

Tue 1/13

7:45 am-10:49 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/20

6:13 am-1:34 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$294

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (average of $128). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 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, 16 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis can take about 4h 18m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. There are 1937 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Indianapolis. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $76. Spirit Airlines flights start at $81 while deals on American Airlines start at $99 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 San Jose - Indianapolis or Oakland - 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 (85%), 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 $158. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Indianapolis) can be booked for $235 on average, our data indicates $1,060 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis (average of $128). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Indianapolis

Discover the top 6 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$225Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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