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$79+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Diego (IND - SAN)

IND — SAN
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Indianapolis to San Diego are usually found in August or November, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

Thu 12/36:47 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Sat 12/511:14 am -
2 stops29h 18m
Deal found 11/2$242
Mon 11/166:10 pm -
1 stop8h 43m
Wed 11/181:22 pm -
1 stop7h 47m
Deal found 11/2$245
Wed 11/186:35 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Thu 11/196:25 am -
1 stop5h 59m
Deal found 11/1$246
Sat 11/144:03 pm -
1 stop10h 54m
Thu 11/196:25 am -
1 stop5h 43m
Deal found 10/30$248
Wed 12/24:06 pm -
1 stop10h 51m
Wed 12/911:14 am -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 11/2$249
Mon 12/74:41 pm -
1 stop10h 17m
Wed 12/911:14 am -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 11/2$250
Sat 12/124:41 pm -
1 stop10h 17m
Wed 12/302:45 pm -
2 stops26h 18m
Deal found 11/3$251
Fri 12/44:41 pm -
1 stop10h 16m
Sat 12/126:30 am -
2 stops24h 39m
Deal found 11/2$252
Thu 12/36:47 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Sun 12/136:30 am -
1 stop8h 22m
Deal found 10/30$253
Tue 11/244:37 pm -
1 stop10h 20m
Fri 11/276:30 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 11/2$254
Wed 12/92:10 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Sun 12/131:20 pm -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 10/30$255
Sat 12/54:41 pm -
1 stop10h 17m
Fri 12/117:06 pm -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 11/2$256

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$418 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Indianapolis-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Indianapolis-San Diego flights.
From Indianapolis to San Diego
One-way flight from Indianapolis to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Indianapolis to San Diego.

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IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Fri 11/13

12:55 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$113

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Thu 11/19

11:48 am-4:33 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$123

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Tue 11/17

7:10 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$123

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Wed 11/18

6:39 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 47m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$123

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-11:31 am

2 stops8h 31m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Thu 12/10

2:40 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Tue 12/1

2:40 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Fri 11/20

6:35 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Wed 11/18

12:46 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops10h 38m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

IndianapolisSan Diego

IND Indianapolis - SAN San Diego

INDSAN

Indianapolis

Thu 11/19

7:10 am-3:32 pm

2 stops11h 22m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-San Diego 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to San Diego

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego (average of $313). Flying from Indianapolis to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 SAN?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Indianapolis to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Indianapolis to San Diego flights typically cost between $252 and $501 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $242 on Frontier (Dec 3-Dec 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Indianapolis to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Indianapolis to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Indianapolis to San Diego in 8h 45m. Fly via Southwest, Alaska Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Indianapolis and San Diego is about 1778 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 flying from Indianapolis to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Indianapolis to San Diego is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $144 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $210 and $236 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Indianapolis to San Diego are Alaska Airlines ($62), Frontier ($84), and United Airlines ($108).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to San Diego? While on average our users pay $541, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $82. The most popular route (Indianapolis - San Diego), is priced around $175.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego (average of $313). Flying from Indianapolis to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 5 airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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