$78 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to California

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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$268
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$269
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$257
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$257
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$252
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$257
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$309
Reno
Reno1 stop$257
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$257
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$268
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$269
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$257
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$257
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$252
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$257
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$309
Reno
Reno1 stop$257
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$257

Book Cheap Indianapolis to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to California

Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
Frontier Logo
8:52 pm - 8:44 am
IND
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LAS
14h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 7:38 pm
LAS
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IND
15h 39m
1 stop
$172Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Frontier Logo
6:10 pm - 10:15 am
IND
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LAS
19h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 7:57 pm
LAS
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IND
15h 58m
1 stop
$173Frontier
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
3:42 pm - 8:48 pm
IND
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PSP
8h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:49 pm
PSP
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IND
6h 49m
1 stop
$252United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
American Airlines Logo
5:49 am - 10:11 am
IND
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SJC
7h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:50 pm
SJC
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IND
6h 50m
1 stop
$257American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
3:42 pm - 8:54 pm
IND
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BUR
8h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 11:57 pm
BUR
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IND
6h 53m
1 stop
$257United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
5:49 am - 9:58 am
IND
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PSP
7h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 8:51 am
PSP
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IND
10h 55m
2 stops
$262American Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 2:56 pm
IND
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SJC
11h 21m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:15 am - 10:47 pm
SJC
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IND
10h 32m
2 stops
$268Delta
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 4:00 pm
IND
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OAK
10h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 10:53 pm
OAK
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IND
7h 18m
1 stop
$294Delta
Sat, Mar 28 - Wed, Apr 1
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 11:50 pm
IND
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PSP
6h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 12:05 am
PSP
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IND
6h 25m
1 stop
$297Southwest
Sat, Mar 28 - Wed, Apr 1
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 11:50 pm
IND
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PSP
6h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 6:10 pm
PSP
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IND
8h 25m
2 stops
$302Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Indianapolis to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Indianapolis found in the last 72 hours was to Burbank, at $192 round-trip. The most popular route is from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $255.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $424, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to California, 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 California is August, when tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $545 and $458 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Indianapolis to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to California on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Indianapolis to California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Indianapolis to San Diego

FAQs - booking California flights

  • I want to explore southern California. What airport should I use?

    If you’re flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to explore the southern region of California, consider flights to either Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or San Diego International Airport (SAN). American Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide nonstop flights to Los Angeles International Airport, while Spirit Airlines provides layover flights to San Diego International Airport that stop at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

  • I’m traveling to California to visit Yosemite National Park. Where should I fly to?

    If you’d like to visit Yosemite National Park in east-central California, consider flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH), which is 50 or so minutes away from the park. Spirit, Frontier Airlines, and Advanced Air offer a joint flight that stops at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR).

  • What airport should I fly to when visiting the southeastern deserts of California?

    If you’re interested in flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to the deserts in southeastern California, consider layover flights to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). American Airlines provides one-stop layovers that stop at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Alternatively, you might consider layovers to Ontario International Airport (ONT). United Airlines provides one-stop layovers that go to Denver International Airport (DEN) before landing at Ontario Airport (ONT).

  • I’m flying from Indianapolis to explore northeastern California. What airport should I use?

    If you’re looking to explore the northeastern corner of California, consider flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Redding Regional Airport (RDD), just outside the town of Redding. United Airlines provides a one-stop layover flight that goes to San Francisco Airport (SFO), while Alaska Airlines provides a one-stop layover that goes to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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

    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 California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Indianapolis to California 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 California?

    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 from Indianapolis to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Indianapolis to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $163 on average. Morning departures are around 19% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $442.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Indianapolis to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $120 one-way - $292 round-trip; Los Angeles $362 one-way - $328 round-trip
  • If you have some time to spare and want to relax before your flight to California, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) features a Delta Sky Club lounge in Concourse A right after Security. Membership is required for access, and qualifications have changed as recently as 2023, so be sure to check your eligibility.
  • Interested in nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to California? If so, United Airlines provides nonstop flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), while American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines all provide nonstop flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • If you're worried about accessibility during your flights to California, you can be confident that Indianapolis International Airport offers a range of services catering to passengers with reduced mobility. These services encompass accessible restrooms, several elevators designed for accessibility, accessible parking, and wheelchair assistance available upon request.
  • United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines have implemented eco-friendly initiatives on their flights from Indianapolis to California. These include the integration of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their aircraft fleets as part of their larger commitment of achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050.
  • Looking to explore the Bay Area? If so, consider flights from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. United Airlines provides nonstop flight service, while American Airlines provides one-stop layovers that stop at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to California. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

When the flight ticket is expensive and you have to purchase check in luggage and there is no snacks, no entertainment, tight seats stuffed in the back of the plane not such good experience. I would like some to reach out to me . I paid for check luggage when I bought the ticket they made me pay again on the return flight extra $70. Very frustrating.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

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