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$155+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Oakland, CA (IND - OAK)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — OAK
May 19 — May 261
Tue 5/19
Tue 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 19, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:20 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/2611:55 pm
OAK
-
IND
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/134:49 pm
IND
-
OAK
2 stops10h 08m
Delta
Tue 5/265:05 pm
OAK
-
IND
2 stops13h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/67:10 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop9h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/96:20 am
OAK
-
IND
1 stop8h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/223:05 pm
IND
-
OAK
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Tue 6/95:30 am
OAK
-
IND
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/197:54 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Tue 6/96:00 am
OAK
-
IND
2 stops9h 28m
Delta
Deal found 4/14$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/285:45 pm
IND
-
OAK
2 stops9h 12m
Delta
Mon 6/112:28 pm
OAK
-
IND
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/247:45 pm
IND
-
OAK
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/302:35 pm
OAK
-
IND
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:30 am
IND
-
OAK
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Wed 7/155:30 am
OAK
-
IND
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/16$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/46:10 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Thu 6/42:25 pm
OAK
-
IND
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/197:54 am
IND
-
OAK
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Mon 6/85:03 pm
OAK
-
IND
2 stops13h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/14$346

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland (OAK). 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 April 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Southwest)

One-way from

$155
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$378
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Oakland 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 April 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 5/13

1:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Oakland

Tue 5/26

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$314

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 5/6

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Oakland

Sat 5/9

6:20 am-5:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$321

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 6/24

5:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Oakland

Tue 6/30

3:55 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 00m

$339

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Tue 5/19

7:54 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 54m

Oakland

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$366

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Thu 6/4

5:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 30m

Oakland

Mon 6/29

4:45 pm-1:40 am

1 stop5h 55m

$375
Quickest round-trip

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Sat 5/16

7:54 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 54m

Oakland

Fri 8/21

1:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$376

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 7/15

8:05 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Oakland

Mon 7/20

2:25 pm-1:40 am

2 stops8h 15m

$388
Cheapest one-way

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Thu 6/4

5:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 30m

$167

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Sat 8/29

8:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$175

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Mon 6/1

1:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$175

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/17

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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis to Oakland

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 Indianapolis to Oakland in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Indianapolis-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Oakland, California 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 Indianapolis-Oakland, California 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 Indianapolis to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Oakland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Oakland, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Oakland, California (average of $287). Flying from Indianapolis to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $668). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Oakland, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated April 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Oakland, such as Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to Oakland. 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 Indianapolis to Oakland, California?

    For as low as $314, Southwest can have you in Oakland, California from Indianapolis in 8h. Indianapolis and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 1927 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Indianapolis to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to Oakland, California round-trip from $288. Southwest is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Oakland 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 Indianapolis to Oakland, California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Oakland, California (average of $287). Flying from Indianapolis to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $668). 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 airline flying from Indianapolis to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Indianapolis to Oakland. 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 April 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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