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$165+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Salinas, CA, CA

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IND — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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.
Tue 12/238:35 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$305
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 12/218:48 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$318
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:48 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:42 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$345
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.
Sat 12/208:38 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$364
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.
Thu 12/257:15 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/611:56 pmSFO - IND
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$374
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:38 pmIND - SFO
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Sun 12/2811:20 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$380
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:35 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Tue 12/306:24 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$383
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.
Wed 12/2410:25 amIND - SFO
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Fri 1/912:40 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/16$384
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:38 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Sun 1/116:05 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$397
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amIND - SFO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Tue 1/611:30 amSFO - IND
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$401
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.
Tue 12/238:35 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Sat 12/276:24 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$413
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.
Thu 12/257:20 amIND - SFO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Tue 12/3012:10 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/17$419

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Salinas 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 Indianapolis to Salinas that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 1/16

9:58 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:15 pm-11:32 am

1 stop9h 17m

$279

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 1/16

5:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

4:41 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$279

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 5/28

7:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

10:30 pm-8:57 am

1 stop7h 27m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

4:40 pm-4:55 am

1 stop9h 15m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 2/10

6:13 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

6:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 4/23

6:30 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

4:40 pm-4:55 am

1 stop9h 15m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 1/9

3:38 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

11:59 pm-10:48 am

1 stop7h 49m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Wed 2/11

6:13 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

10:54 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 34m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

6:13 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

5:45 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$291

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

6:13 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

3:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$291

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Indianapolis to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas (average of $130). Flying from Indianapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 IND to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Salinas. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Indianapolis to Salinas in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Indianapolis to Salinas?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to Salinas. 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from IND to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Indianapolis to Salinas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of 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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to Salinas?

    Indianapolis (IND) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Indianapolis; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Indianapolis airport to Salinas. It is only a 8.3 mi journey to Indianapolis (IND) from Indianapolis’s city center.

  • How popular is this Indianapolis to Salinas flight route?

    This flight path from Indianapolis to Salinas was viewed by 26 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Salinas?

    For as low as $279, United Airlines can have you in Salinas from Indianapolis in 5h 07m. Indianapolis and Salinas are separated by a distance of 1937 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $85 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $89 and American Airlines from $119 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to Salinas?

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Indianapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (85%), Virgin Australia (80%), Air New Zealand( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Salinas?

    The cheapest flight price from Indianapolis to Salinas is $189. On average you can expect to pay $472. The most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $241.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Salinas 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 Salinas?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas (average of $130). Flying from Indianapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 Indianapolis to Salinas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Salinas. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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