Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco (IND - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$210	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$364	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $364
Last-minute weekend getaway	$390	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $390
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Fri, Aug 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is currently $518

Fastest flight	4 hr 39 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco takes 4 hr 39 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–380
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–490

Popular airlines from Indianapolis to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $339

Typical price: $265–485

14 weekly nonstop flights

IND - SFO Every day

686 weekly connecting flights

IND - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $349

Typical price: $285–500

441 weekly connecting flights

IND - SFO Every day
American

from $349

Typical price: $285–520

382 weekly connecting flights

IND - SFO Every day
Delta

from $349

Typical price: $285–610

317 weekly connecting flights

IND - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $497

Typical price: $385–840

21 weekly connecting flights

IND - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $210

Typical price: $225–510

17 weekly connecting flights

IND - SFO Every Mon, Wed, 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
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 3 hr 2 min 162 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $155 to $380.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco 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 United flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $339, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $497, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $210, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco starts at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

4 hr 39 min is the shortest flight time from Indianapolis to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
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 Francisco 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 Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 686 connecting flights per week. United flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco are:

Southwest offers 441 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 382 connecting flights per week. American flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 317 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Indianapolis and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco 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 United flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $339, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $497, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco is $210, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

United flies direct from Indianapolis to San Francisco.

There are 14 United direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

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 Francisco at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

United flies direct from Indianapolis to San Francisco.

There are 14 United direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Francisco start at $364 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco, 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 Francisco start at $518 from Sat, Aug 1 to Fri, Aug 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and San Francisco start at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Indianapolis to San Francisco, 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 Francisco starts at $390 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and San Francisco at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco, 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.