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$159+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis (SBA - 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — IND
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$360
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$546
From Santa Barbara to Indianapolis
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:05 amSBA - IND
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/66:01 pmIND - SBA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 10/231:06 pmSBA - IND
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/275:30 amIND - SBA
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/238:35 amSBA - IND
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Mon 10/2711:28 amIND - SBA
2 stops13h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/12$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:30 pmSBA - IND
2 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/66:45 amIND - SBA
3 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$699

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Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-3:32 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Indianapolis

Thu 11/6

6:01 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$360

Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

1:06 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Indianapolis

Mon 10/27

5:30 am-8:56 am

1 stop6h 26m

$377

Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

5:01 pm-10:33 am

2 stops14h 32m

Indianapolis

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$389

Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/23

8:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Indianapolis

Mon 10/27

11:28 am-9:59 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$389

Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/30

2:30 pm-6:14 am

2 stops12h 44m

Indianapolis

Thu 11/6

6:45 am-11:44 pm

3 stops19h 59m

$699

Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

6:05 am-3:32 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$159

Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

5:59 pm-8:55 am

2 stops11h 56m

$195

Santa BarbaraIndianapolis

SBA - IND

SBAIND

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

6:30 am-10:18 pm

3 stops12h 48m

$642

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Deals found on 9/13

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 SBA to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 September 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis will take you 6h 27m. Santa Barbara and Indianapolis are separated by a distance of 1872 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $296 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $323 and $356 round-trip. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $159. Users have also found prices from $195 and $642 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 3 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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