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$162+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco (IND - SFO)

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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — SFO
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Indianapolis to San Francisco are usually found in September or August, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 7/188:53 pm
IND
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SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Wed 7/2912:24 am
SFO
-
IND
2 stops31h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Fri 6/58:39 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Sat 6/139:43 pm
SFO
-
IND
2 stops34h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/278:51 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Mon 6/299:43 pm
SFO
-
IND
2 stops34h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/278:53 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Sat 8/19:39 pm
SFO
-
IND
2 stops34h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2712:14 pm
IND
-
SFO
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/310:45 pm
SFO
-
IND
1 stop21h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/78:39 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop14h 22m
Frontier
Sun 6/1410:58 pm
SFO
-
IND
2 stops42h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:00 am
IND
-
SFO
1 stop10h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/153:23 pm
SFO
-
IND
1 stop10h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/158:39 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 44m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:00 am
SFO
-
IND
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/98:53 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Sun 7/126:00 am
SFO
-
IND
2 stops26h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 8/68:53 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Mon 8/1010:56 pm
SFO
-
IND
2 stops33h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/288:53 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Sat 8/19:39 pm
SFO
-
IND
2 stops34h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$313
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/238:51 pm
IND
-
SFO
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Thu 7/210:10 pm
SFO
-
IND
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$314

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$459 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Indianapolis-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Indianapolis-San Francisco flights.
From Indianapolis to San Francisco
One-way flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

11:14 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$339

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 6/13

4:30 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$354
Quickest round-trip

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

11:14 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$373

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 5/22

7:59 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

10:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 53m

$409

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 5/22

7:59 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

5:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$409

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 6/19

8:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 6/26

6:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$418

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

11:14 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$424

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Mon 6/15

4:25 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

11:14 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$439

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 7/10

6:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

2:15 pm-1:40 am

2 stops8h 25m

$453

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

11:14 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$455

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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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

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

The best time to book flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco is 65 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco (average of $336). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2026.

When flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

The best insider tips for Indianapolis to San Francisco flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Barbara Noe Kennedy

Expert on IND

Award-winning travel journalist Barbara Noe Kennedy writes about destinations around the world—but her heart is in her home state of Virginia, where she’s always researching her next travel story.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Indianapolis to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Indianapolis. Booking flights from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to San Francisco from 6 different airlines. 4h 42m is how long a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco in about 7h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 31m. The distance between Indianapolis and San Francisco is about 1937 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $107, Frontier will fly you from Indianapolis to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $165 and $210, respectively. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $88 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $114 and Delta from $118 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco are United Airlines (72%), Air New Zealand (69%) and Virgin Australia (68%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $485, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (Indianapolis - San Francisco), is priced around $249.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Denver can rent a car from Denver Intl for about $45 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Indianapolis to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco (average of $336). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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 6 airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$107Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$165Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$278Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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