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$130+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco (IND - SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Indianapolis to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$250
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$130
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$360 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
From Indianapolis to San Francisco
One-way flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:48 pmIND - SFO
1 stop18h 37mFrontier
Thu 8/2111:45 pmSFO - IND
1 stop18h 51mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$250
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:20 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/96:00 amSFO - IND
1 stop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/296:05 amIND - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/3110:10 amSFO - IND
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 8/147:31 pmIND - SFO
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Wed 8/2012:35 amSFO - IND
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/29$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 9/86:35 amIND - SFO
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/912:20 pmSFO - IND
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$294
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Thu 7/1712:20 pmIND - SFO
1 stop13h 33mSun Country Air
Sun 7/2011:59 pmSFO - IND
1 stop15h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/28$309

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco that are best for you.

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IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 8/14

6:48 pm-10:25 am

1 stop18h 37m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

11:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$250

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 11/6

12:20 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$254

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Fri 8/29

6:05 am-7:50 am

Nonstop4h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

10:10 am-5:35 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$269

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 8/14

7:40 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

12:35 am-11:37 am

1 stop8h 02m

$289

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Mon 9/8

6:35 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

1:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$294

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 7/17

12:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop13h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

11:59 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$309

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sun 9/7

8:44 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 06m

$130

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Thu 8/14

7:10 pm-8:08 am

1 stop15h 58m

$143

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Sat 9/27

4:05 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$150

IndianapolisSan Francisco

IND - SFO

INDSFO

Indianapolis

Tue 7/15

7:10 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 24m

$170

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco is 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 June 30, 2025.

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 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to San Francisco. 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from IND to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 4 daily flights to San Francisco from 6 different airlines. 4h 45m 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?

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

    Currently priced at $250, 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 United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $269 and $289, respectively. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco for 33% 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 $130 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $143 and Southwest from $150 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 Virgin Australia (82%), Air New Zealand (82%) and United Airlines (77%).

  • 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 $857, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $258. The most popular route (Indianapolis - San Francisco), is priced around $246.

  • 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, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, or Larimer Square can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.9 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Denver can rent a car from Denver Intl for about $62 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dallas?

    American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Dallas at the moment. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $53.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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$129Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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