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$97+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$194
(Southwest)

One-way from

$97
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$364
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 agosto 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mar. 10/216:15 amIND - OAK
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
mar. 10/282:10 pmOAK - IND
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$194
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/307:32 pmIND - OAK
1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines
lun. 11/36:00 amOAK - IND
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2$202
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
jue. 10/307:32 pmIND - SJC
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
lun. 11/36:00 amSJC - IND
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mar. 8/267:30 amIND - SJC
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
mié. 9/310:00 amSJC - IND
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
jue. 12/45:47 amIND - SJC
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/512:22 pmSJC - IND
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/4$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mar. 11/185:15 pmIND - SJC
1 stop7h 31mDelta
jue. 11/276:30 amSJC - IND
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/4$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mar. 11/188:00 amIND - OAK
1 stop7h 24mDelta
jue. 11/271:15 pmOAK - IND
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/4$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mié. 9/36:40 amIND - SFO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
sáb. 9/66:50 amSFO - IND
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$281
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
mié. 9/36:30 amIND - SFO
1 stop10h 14mAlaska Airlines
mié. 9/34:52 pmSFO - IND
1 stop9h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
lun. 8/257:00 amIND - SFO
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
mié. 9/37:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/2$284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
jue. 8/141:00 pmIND - SFO
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
lun. 8/186:37 amSFO - IND
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/2$285
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
sáb. 10/257:02 pmIND - OAK
1 stop8h 01mHawaiian Airlines
mié. 10/296:30 amOAK - IND
1 stop8h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/4$288

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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 agosto 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Indianapolis

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

mar. 10/21

6:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 25m

Oakland

mar. 10/28

2:10 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 45m

$194

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

jue. 10/30

7:32 pm-7:38 am

1 stop15h 06m

Oakland

lun. 11/3

6:00 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$202

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

jue. 10/30

7:32 pm-7:20 am

1 stop14h 48m

San Jose

lun. 11/3

6:00 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$209

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

mar. 8/26

7:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

San Jose

mié. 9/3

10:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$222

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

jue. 12/4

5:47 am-10:01 am

1 stop7h 14m

San Jose

vie. 12/5

12:22 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$250

IndianapolisSan Jose

IND - SJC

INDSJC

Indianapolis

mar. 11/18

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Jose

mar. 12/2

6:45 am-5:01 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$269

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

mié. 9/3

6:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

6:50 am-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$281

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

mié. 9/3

6:30 am-1:44 pm

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

mié. 9/3

4:52 pm-5:10 am

1 stop9h 18m

$283

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

lun. 8/25

7:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

San Francisco

mié. 9/3

7:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$284

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

jue. 8/14

6:48 pm-10:25 am

1 stop18h 37m

San Francisco

dom. 8/17

8:53 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$285

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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 $358). 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 agosto 4, 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 agosto 4, 2025.

The most flights from IND to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 agosto 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. 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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,620 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,912 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

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    Within the past month, 15 users have taken a look at flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $97 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $111 and Delta from $145 one-way.

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

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    Consider Virgin Australia (83%), Air New Zealand (83%) or United Airlines (80%) 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 $1,088 for a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $273 while the most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco) is currently priced at $199.

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  • 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 $358). 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 agosto 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$129Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$192Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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