Cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $105
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights $413
Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 31 — Tue, Jun 9
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is currently $413
Last-minute weekend getaway $290
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Indianapolis to San Diego is currently $290
Cheapest business class flights $468
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is currently $468
Fastest flight 4 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Indianapolis to San Diego takes 4 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $185–275
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $245–500

Popular airlines from Indianapolis to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $297
    Typical price: $295–530
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    IND - SAN Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
    740 weekly connecting flights
    IND - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $297
    Typical price: $275–530
    378 weekly connecting flights
    IND - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $297
    Typical price: $275–520
    335 weekly connecting flights
    IND - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $297
    Typical price: $295–670
    333 weekly connecting flights
    IND - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $397
    Typical price: $405–710
    22 weekly connecting flights
    IND - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $225–540
    14 weekly connecting flights
    IND - SAN Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Indianapolis

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 20 min 8 mi
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 3 hr 11 min 178 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 56 min 93 mi
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 2 hr 51 min 173 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Indianapolis to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $185 to $275.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $397, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Diego starts at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
4 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Indianapolis to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Indianapolis to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 4 nonstop flights and 740 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Diego are:
  • American offers 378 connecting flights per week. American flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 335 connecting flights per week. United flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 333 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 22 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Indianapolis and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $397, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to San Diego is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
Southwest flies direct from Indianapolis to San Diego.
  • There are 4 Southwest direct flights from Indianapolis to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and San Diego at price $290 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
Southwest flies direct from Indianapolis to San Diego.
  • There are 4 Southwest direct flights from Indianapolis to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Indianapolis to San Diego are only available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Diego start at $413 from Sun, May 31 to Tue, Jun 9 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Diego start at $468 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Diego start at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from Indianapolis to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Indianapolis and San Diego starts at $290 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and San Diego at price $290 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
To find last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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