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$84+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — SFO
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$201
(Priceline)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

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March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$394
From Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:15 pmIND - OAK
1 stop10h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/156:00 amOAK - IND
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/15$201
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:15 pmIND - SJC
1 stop10h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/156:30 amSJC - IND
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/15$216
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:15 pmIND - OAK
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/611:59 pmOAK - IND
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3110:39 pmIND - SJC
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/76:30 amSJC - IND
2 stops11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/207:02 pmIND - SFO
1 stop18h 17mFrontier
Sun 6/298:53 pmSFO - IND
1 stop18h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/86:00 pmIND - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/125:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$275
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/253:42 pmIND - SFO
1 stop10h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 7/2711:57 pmSFO - IND
1 stop15h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/16$285
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:55 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/186:20 pmSFO - IND
1 stop7h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/17$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 7/125:55 amIND - OAK
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Sun 7/135:30 amOAK - IND
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/16$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 7/184:43 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Tue 7/291:10 pmSFO - IND
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/18$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:55 pmIND - SFO
2 stops18h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/184:52 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/217:45 amIND - SFO
2 stops14h 30mSouthwest
Sun 8/249:05 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$300

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 7/2

4:15 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Oakland

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$201

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Wed 7/2

4:15 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Jose

Thu 7/17

6:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$216

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Wed 7/2

4:15 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Oakland

Sun 7/6

11:59 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$239

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

Thu 7/31

10:39 pm-10:36 am

1 stop14h 57m

San Jose

Thu 8/7

6:30 am-9:09 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$265

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 7/8

6:00 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

9:30 pm-4:51 am

Nonstop4h 21m

$269

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-11:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:37 am-12:43 am

1 stop15h 06m

$280

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 7/25

3:42 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

11:57 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$285

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

6:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 50m

$288

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Sat 7/12

5:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 35m

Oakland

Sun 7/13

5:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 7/18

4:43 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

1:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 June 18, 2025.

The most flights from IND to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,507 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,809 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Indianapolis (IND), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How popular is this Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Within the past month, 14 users have taken a look at flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $105 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $111 and Sun Country Air from $142 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most travelers choose Indianapolis - San Francisco, Indianapolis - Oakland or Indianapolis - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Virgin Australia (82%), Air New Zealand (82%) or United Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    On average you can expect to pay $848 for a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $258 while the most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco) is currently priced at $247.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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