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$117+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Salinas, CA, CA

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IND — SFO
May 4 — May 111
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Round-trip from

$251
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

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February

Average price

$368
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:30 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Wed 5/79:59 pmSFO - IND
1 stop17h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/247:30 amIND - SFO
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Wed 7/27:30 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/28$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/74:13 pmIND - SFO
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1411:59 pmSFO - IND
1 stop15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/306:00 amIND - SFO
Nonstop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/69:30 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$269
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 6/87:06 pmIND - SFO
1 stop16h 02mSun Country Air
Sat 6/1411:59 pmSFO - IND
1 stop15h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/18:50 pmIND - SFO
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/58:35 amSFO - IND
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 9/226:55 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/2311:12 amSFO - IND
2 stops14h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/163:46 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1712:21 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$339

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Salinas that are best for you.

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Fly to

Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Mon 5/5

4:30 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:59 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$251

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 6/24

6:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 6/28

12:52 am-11:41 am

1 stop7h 49m

$252

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:00 am-7:07 am

1 stop20h 07m

$261

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 5/17

6:42 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

12:11 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 10m

$262

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-7:46 am

Nonstop4h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

9:30 pm-4:51 am

Nonstop4h 21m

$269

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sun 6/8

7:06 pm-8:08 am

1 stop16h 02m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

11:59 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$285

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 5/29

7:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

12:21 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 56m

$291

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Wed 7/9

7:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

12:10 pm-1:00 am

2 stops9h 50m

$357

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 5/22

7:14 pm-10:28 am

1 stop18h 14m

$117

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 5/10

7:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 05m

$119

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

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 44 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 April 29, 2025.

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

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 Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Indianapolis to Salinas. 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 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 2 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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 15 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $117 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $119 and Sun Country Air from $130 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: Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%), Air New Zealand( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Salinas?

    The cheapest flight price from Indianapolis to Salinas is $177. On average you can expect to pay $986. The most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $215.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Indianapolis to Salinas

Discover the top 7 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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