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$144+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco Bay Area

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IND — SFO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:30 amIND - SFO
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/711:33 pmSFO - IND
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:48 pmIND - SFO
2 stops52h 15mFrontier
Sun 1/114:07 pmSFO - IND
1 stop24h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:22 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/25:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:30 amIND - SFO
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/57:28 amIND - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/612:43 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/172:13 pmIND - SFO
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/96:15 amSFO - IND
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/107:39 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Sat 11/156:34 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:00 amIND - SFO
2 stops12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:13 pmSFO - IND
1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:17 pmIND - SFO
1 stop11h 54mFrontier
Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - IND
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sat 12/67:35 amIND - OAK
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Wed 12/1012:30 pmOAK - IND
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/31$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/612:52 pmIND - SFO
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Mon 12/812:30 amSFO - IND
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/3$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/275:45 amIND - SFO
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/410:45 pmSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$292

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$272
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One-way from

$144
(Alaska Airlines)

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February

Average price

$378
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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 November 3, 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

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 11/27

7:22 am-9:24 am

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

5:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$275

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 12/6

5:38 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

5:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$275

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 12/13

7:28 am-9:33 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

11:56 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 36m

$279

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Tue 2/3

6:35 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 22m

Oakland

Sat 2/7

12:38 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$289

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Tue 3/10

6:30 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Oakland

Wed 3/11

6:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$289

IndianapolisOakland

IND - OAK

INDOAK

Indianapolis

Sat 12/6

7:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 15m

Oakland

Wed 12/10

12:30 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 12/9

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

2:21 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 12/6

10:32 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

1:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 12/4

10:32 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 1/22

9:05 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

12:43 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 05m

$289

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $130). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 November 3, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 November 3, 2025.

The most flights from IND to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 November 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,117 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

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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, 23 users have taken a look at flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as $275, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Indianapolis in 5h 02m. Indianapolis and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1937 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $144 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $145 and American Airlines from $168 one-way.

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

    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.

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

    Consider United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (86%) or Air New Zealand (86%) 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 $487 for a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (Indianapolis - San Francisco) is currently priced at $214.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $130). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$129Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$149Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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