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$93 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$240
Overall average: $340
Frontier
Thu 4/2Tue 4/7
IND - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$337
Typical prices: $413-$593
Southwest
Fri 4/10Thu 4/16
IND - SAN • Non-stop
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IND offers efficient security with waits under 3 minutes.
Take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego

Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
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8:27 pm - 12:05 am
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6h 38m
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6:25 am - 7:42 pm
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10h 17m
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$240Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
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26h 34m
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9:00 pm - 10:32 am
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10h 32m
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$241Frontier
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
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8:39 pm - 8:42 am
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15h 03m
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10:07 pm - 5:54 pm
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16h 47m
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$242Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 26
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26h 18m
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6:56 pm - 10:34 am
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12h 38m
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$248Frontier
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
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8:27 pm - 12:05 am
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6h 38m
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6:25 am - 7:42 pm
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10h 17m
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$250Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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8:46 pm - 11:59 pm
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6h 13m
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12h 57m
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$252Frontier
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 5
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29h 34m
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22h 46m
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$253Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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37h 23m
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10h 17m
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$254Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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30h 29m
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2:12 pm - 11:32 am
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18h 20m
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$255Frontier
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, Apr 28
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9h 05m
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19h 22m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to San Diego flights

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 round-trip flights from Indianapolis to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $304 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $410 and $403 respectively.

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

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to San Diego

 
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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% 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 $93 for a one-way ticket and $240 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to San Diego flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to San Diego flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to San Diego on on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $434 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $287 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Indianapolis to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $234 or less one-way and $489 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to San Diego

 
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

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.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

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 delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

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.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

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

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

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

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

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