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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$328
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$329
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$187
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$283
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$373
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$284
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$359
Reno
Reno1 stop$269
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$328
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$329
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$187
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$283
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$373
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$284
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$359
Reno
Reno1 stop$269

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

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 20
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$179Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Aug 31
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Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 20
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$181Allegiant Air
Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17
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6:30 am - 1:12 pm
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3h 42mnonstop
$186Allegiant Air
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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5:28 pm - 11:44 pm
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6:15 am - 5:13 am
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$187Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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$187Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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$222Frontier
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$222Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
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$297Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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$297Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Indianapolis to California departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to California from Indianapolis usually cost between $231 and $431 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $328 on Frontier (Oct 23-Nov 1).

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 5 days was to Burbank, at $80 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 5 days was $296.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Indianapolis to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $265 on average. Morning departures are around 8% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $512.

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 $461, 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 September, when tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 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 Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, 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 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$94
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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.

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 $184 one-way - $272 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Indianapolis to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4228 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

Crew was real good, flight was smooth and came in early.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

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

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

The seats were uncomfortable, as if the cushions haven't been switched out in many years. I felt like I was on an old bus. The food was delicious. thank you. Onboard entertainment, very limited. Unless you like violent movies. Why in the world would you have such severely violent movies on a plane? if you don't want to see such things, you don't have a choice. Have you considered that when choosing entertainment? Good god. Why would you have the Godfather? Or black women being brutally beaten with a club? Why in the hell would you put that kind of material on a plane? As for Kayak: Why when I ordered Qantas, was the plane on United?

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

Flight was great. On time. Pleasant crew and responsible passengers. My only disappointment was that there was no coffee or tea offered. It was a short flight but a coffee would have been appreciated for what the price of tickets are now.

The ground closures and flight delays were unwelcome. I think the captain did what he could to manage expectations for the delays, but the stress level increasing in the cabin was palpable with every announcement. It may be obvious to those who fly frequently, but if the ground is closed for us to get to a gate, it's also closed for connecting flights to leave. Other passengers were so stressed they were rude. A bit further explanation could have helped.

I’ve been on 8 flights with American Airlines in the last 2 months and 4 have been delayed.

Passenger was too loud for the entire flight crew not once ask them to tame it …. Many passengers are uncomfortable including having headaches

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

Excellent accommodating crew at gate and on board. Baggage claim and gate checking were flawless.

Delayed 6 times. Eventually rebooked and missed a whole day of my vacation. Hot mess

Unfriendly gate staff and significant delay once we were on the plane.

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

Tiny seats, no entertainment, no amenities, delays, they charge for carry on and their allowed personal item is smaller than in other airlines.

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

Everything was on time and smoothly run. All employees appeared happy and enjoying their job. The delay in take-off was unrelated to anything in Frontier’s control. I wish there were a caffeine-fee, sugar free soda drink option besides water. There are multiple zero sugar caffeine free options.

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