IND's security lines are efficient, with an average wait time of less than 3 minutes. Check wait times online before heading to the airport.

Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $269 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $146 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $409 |
Good round-trip deal | $356 or less |
Good one-way deal | $273 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Fri 4/3
7:35 am-9:38 am
Nonstop5h 03m
San Francisco
Thu 4/9
10:50 pm-6:05 am
Nonstop4h 15m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Fri 11/14
6:45 am-12:10 pm
1 stop8h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 11/17
10:54 pm-6:14 am
Nonstop4h 20m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Fri 1/9
9:58 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop5h 07m
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
12:43 am-10:48 am
1 stop7h 05m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Wed 11/12
10:05 am-2:43 pm
1 stop7h 38m
San Francisco
Tue 11/18
7:15 am-6:03 pm
1 stop7h 48m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Wed 11/19
6:00 am-9:55 am
1 stop6h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 11/26
5:10 am-3:43 pm
1 stop7h 33m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Fri 11/7
6:00 pm-8:04 pm
Nonstop5h 04m
San Francisco
Thu 11/13
10:54 pm-6:14 am
Nonstop4h 20m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Mon 12/29
7:15 am-9:25 am
Nonstop5h 10m
San Francisco
Fri 1/2
5:00 am-3:22 pm
1 stop7h 22m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Thu 2/19
7:15 am-12:05 pm
1 stop7h 50m
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
12:43 am-10:48 am
1 stop7h 05m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Sun 12/21
9:00 pm-12:20 am
1 stop6h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 1/7
5:30 am-2:35 pm
1 stop6h 05m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Sat 11/8
5:40 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop7h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 11/12
12:30 am-12:02 pm
1 stop8h 32m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
The best time to book flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco (average of $130). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco 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.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$130 | Average$256 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$332 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$224 | Average$288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$239 | Average$355 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |