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Find cheap flights from Indianapolis to San Diego from $77

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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego (IND-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:59 am - 6:02 pmIND-SAN
10h 03m1 stop
10:26 am - 9:35 amSAN-IND
20h 09m1 stop
$90Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
10:54 pm - 8:24 amIND-SAN
12h 30m1 stop
9:14 am - 9:54 pmSAN-IND
9h 40m1 stop
$112Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
11:00 am - 7:17 pmIND-SAN
11h 17m1 stop
2:38 pm - 5:34 amSAN-IND
11h 56m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
11:00 am - 7:17 pmIND-SAN
11h 17m1 stop
6:59 pm - 5:29 amSAN-IND
7h 30m1 stop
$173Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
7:10 pm - 2:09 amIND-SAN
9h 59m1 stop
1:32 pm - 11:57 pmSAN-IND
7h 25m1 stop
$175American Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
3:44 pm - 8:28 pmIND-SAN
7h 44m1 stop
10:57 pm - 10:09 amSAN-IND
8h 12m1 stop
$176American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
4:24 pm - 9:07 pmIND-SAN
7h 43m1 stop
6:15 am - 3:44 pmSAN-IND
6h 29m1 stop
$236Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
6:10 am - 10:15 amIND-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
6:28 pm - 5:49 amSAN-IND
8h 21m1 stop
$252Delta
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Sun, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 17
7:00 am - 1:25 pmIND-SAN
9h 25m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:23 pmSAN-IND
13h 23m2 stops
$308United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 20
5:10 pm - 9:57 pmIND-SAN
7h 47m1 stop
7:17 pm - 10:47 amSAN-IND
12h 30m2 stops
$309United Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Sat, May 4

Flights from Indianapolis to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Indianapolis to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Indianapolis to San Diego, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego back to Indianapolis, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $329 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $516 and $506 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Indianapolis to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $77. KAYAK users also found Indianapolis to San Diego round-trip flights on Frontier from $90 and on Spirit Airlines from $162.

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February

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June

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$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

  • Where do I pick up my luggage at San Diego International Airport?

    The luggage carts at SAN are free in the Arrivals area, but in other areas, you can pay for a cart using your credit card, debit card or cash. Also, no need to worry about your baggage, as you can book a space online for free delivery near the airport up to 15 miles distance. You can make a kiosk reservation at the baggage claim areas at Terminals 1 and 2. There are baggage claims situated in all terminals. There are cart racks located at the curbside of Terminal 2.

  • Where do I park at Indianapolis International Airport?

    You can park at the Economy Lot, which has over 8,000 spaces and is cost-friendly for all travelers. This parking lot has a weather-friendly passenger bridge, which leads to terminal access. You can also park at the Valet, which has plug-in stations and sanitization services. To access the Valet quickly, you can use the Terminal Garage following the Level 3 signs.

  • What means of transportation is fastest to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) from Downtown without a car?

    The quickest and relatively cheap mode to Indianapolis is using a taxi which costs less and takes half an hour. Some buses serve this route, the IndyGo buses, whose costs are relatively cheap and take half an hour, or Hoosier Ride, whose price is a little higher but faster.

  • Are there hotels at San Diego International Airport?

    The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina has three outdoor hot pools, an on-site spa and five restaurants, and all accommodation rooms have flat screens. Also, there are transfers to San Diego International Airport at any time of the day through the Hotel Shuttles. Shuttles operate in a loop with stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, both marked as Hotel Courtesy Shuttles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego was $77 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and San Diego, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Indianapolis?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Indianapolis to San Diego.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $368 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Indianapolis to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Indianapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from IND to San Diego

  • When you need dining-in or want to purchase a grab & go at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), consider Champps. Located at Concourse B, it is open daily from around 8 am to 8 pm ET.
  • When flying out of San Diego, you can contact the airlines in advance if you need exceptional help like wheelchair aid to get to the boarding gates on time.
  • The quickest and cheapest way to get to the city center from San Diego International Airport (SAN) is by driving, but without a car, the fastest mode is by taxi. Another way is taking the line 992 City Bus, which is cheaper than a taxi.
  • There are nursing rooms at Indianapolis International Airport located near the International Arrival at Concourse A across from Harry & Izzy’s, and Concourse B the nursing rooms are near Tinker coffee. The post-security rooms are large and allow more than one family, but the pre-security allows only one family.
  • There are Relief Areas for pets at San Diego International Airport located at the Terminal 1 Curbsides in passenger loading zones A and J, and the indoor Relief Area is at Terminal 2 at Gate 47.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.9comfort
7.5food
8.2boarding
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Delta flight overall it was goodT!the crew could do more and the food could be better.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

Flight always gets delayed. Sat in the plane for over an hour before take off with no air con, still had to pay full price for snacks/drinks.

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/21Tue
1 stopFrontier
11h 49mIND-SAN
$77
5/23Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 59mIND-SAN
$88
5/10Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 58mIND-SAN
$89
5/21Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
29h 48mIND-SAN
$100
10/19Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 05mIND-SAN
$104
5/10Fri
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 55mIND-SAN
$115
6/20Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 46mIND-SAN
$118
5/23Thu
2 stops
17h 14mIND-SAN
$160
6/23Sun
2 stops
17h 05mIND-SAN
$196
10/19Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 19mIND-SAN
$219

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Last minute flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 50mIND-SAN
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 52mSAN-IND
$202
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 49mIND-SAN
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 55mSAN-IND
$208
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 50mIND-SAN
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 55mSAN-IND
$211
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 49mIND-SAN
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 52mSAN-IND
$212
4/24Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 52mIND-SAN
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 20mSAN-IND
$309
4/24Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 55mIND-SAN
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 06mSAN-IND
$381
4/28Sun
multi-stop
34h 30mIND-SAN
5/1Wed
multi-stop
8h 05mSAN-IND
$406
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 25mIND-SAN
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 33mSAN-IND
$433
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 37mIND-SAN
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 05mSAN-IND
$467
4/28Sun
multi-stop
41h 48mIND-SAN
5/1Wed
multi-stop
19h 51mSAN-IND
$481

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