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 | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $273 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $90 (Super.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $426 |
Good round-trip deal | $386 or less |
Good one-way deal | $225 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Thu 5/28
7:50 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop6h 55m
San Francisco
Mon 6/1
10:30 pm-10:31 am
1 stop9h 01m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Tue 4/28
6:12 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop7h 33m
San Francisco
Sat 5/2
5:30 am-3:05 pm
1 stop6h 35m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Tue 1/27
4:34 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop7h 01m
San Francisco
Thu 2/5
10:54 pm-9:48 am
1 stop7h 54m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Thu 1/15
9:05 am-2:07 pm
1 stop8h 02m
San Francisco
Mon 1/19
11:59 pm-10:48 am
1 stop7h 49m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Thu 2/12
7:49 pm-11:47 pm
1 stop6h 58m
San Francisco
Tue 2/17
6:00 am-4:17 pm
1 stop7h 17m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Wed 5/20
5:30 pm-11:12 pm
1 stop8h 42m
San Francisco
Tue 5/26
6:00 am-4:44 pm
1 stop7h 44m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Wed 2/25
7:20 am-12:59 pm
1 stop8h 39m
San Francisco
Sat 2/28
10:54 pm-11:28 am
1 stop9h 34m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Mon 1/26
4:24 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop8h 31m
San Francisco
Tue 2/3
7:00 pm-8:59 am
2 stops10h 59m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Thu 1/8
6:13 am-1:38 pm
2 stops10h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 1/14
10:35 am-10:49 pm
2 stops9h 14m
IndianapolisSan Francisco
IND - SFO
INDSFO
Indianapolis
Fri 4/10
9:20 am-11:17 am
Nonstop4h 57m
San Francisco
Mon 4/13
10:50 pm-6:23 am
Nonstop4h 33m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$240 | Average$364 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |