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Cheapest round-trip
$187
Typical prices: $376-$686
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/10Sat 9/12
SAN - IND • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$317
Typical prices: $413-$661
Southwest
Mon 8/24Mon 8/31
SAN - IND • Non-stop
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Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 4h 02m
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Cheapest • Avg $300 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 53m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Indianapolis (SAN-IND)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Indianapolis 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 San Diego to Indianapolis

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 5:13 am
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9h 23m
1 stop
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5:28 pm - 11:44 pm
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9h 16m
1 stop
$187Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:20 pm - 5:31 am
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IND
9h 11m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 1:23 pm
IND
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SAN
9h 21m
1 stop
$187Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 3:17 pm
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IND
5h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:12 pm - 11:51 pm
IND
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10h 39m
1 stop
$208Frontier
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 3:17 pm
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IND
5h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:16 pm - 11:59 pm
IND
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6h 43m
1 stop
$208Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 11:00 pm
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IND
5h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
IND
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9h 00m
1 stop
$302Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 11:00 pm
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IND
5h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 10:00 pm
IND
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7h 35m
1 stop
$302Southwest
Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Oct 1
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10:30 pm - 9:36 am
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8h 06m
1 stop
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5:18 pm - 11:47 pm
IND
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9h 29m
1 stop
$307Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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12:32 pm - 12:27 am
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IND
8h 55m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:07 am
IND
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SAN
8h 07m
1 stop
$307Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 8:16 am
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IND
6h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 10:27 pm
IND
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6h 31m
1 stop
$307United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:12 pm
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IND
12h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:17 am
IND
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SAN
8h 32m
1 stop
$412United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Indianapolis flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Indianapolis from San Diego usually cost between $296 and $413 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $187 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 10-Sep 12).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Indianapolis, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Indianapolis, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Indianapolis, 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 San Diego to Indianapolis is February, where tickets cost $305 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $474 and $441 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Indianapolis, 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 San Diego to Indianapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Indianapolis

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on IND

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 season

January

Cheapest flight

$94
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Indianapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Indianapolis 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 San Diego to Indianapolis

  • What type of flights are offered from SAN to IND?

    SAN to IND not only offers direct flights but also indirect flights with a number of 1-stop and 2-stop flights to choose from. These flights are most often offered by Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier. The layovers are usually in Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Nashville, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, and Detroit.

  • What are the travel options from IND to the city center?

    IND offers a car rental service with several car options to pick from. Just head to the Ground Transportation Center which is on the first floor of the Terminal Garage. There is also a scheduled bus service offering daily bus routes, a taxi service available at the curb on the Terminal lower level, Uber and Lyft service and Black Car Service, both available at the Ground Transportation Center.

  • What other cities are served by IND?

    Some of the closest cities to IND and within Indiana include Indianapolis, Plainfield, Speedway, Mooresville, Brownsburg, Greenwood, and many more. Likewise, you can choose to visit other major cities such as Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, Chicago, and more.

  • Does SAN have a Lost and Found Service?

    Yes, it does. Confirmed lost and found essential items can be returned to customers via FedEx only or picked up from the SAN Lost and Found office on either Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday by appointment.

  • How many flights are there between San Diego and Indianapolis per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San Diego and lands in Indianapolis, with an average flight time of 4h 02m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Indianapolis was $94 for a one-way ticket and $187 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to Indianapolis.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Indianapolis?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Indianapolis, also known as Indianapolis.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Indianapolis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Indianapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $470 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 $383 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Diego to Indianapolis.

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

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

    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 Indianapolis with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and IND 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 San Diego to Indianapolis?

    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 Indianapolis from San Diego 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 San Diego to Indianapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $269 or less one-way and $413 or less round-trip.
  • If you intend to park in the long-term lots at San Diego International Airport (SAN), there are complimentary shuttle bus services to take you to where you need to go around the airport. The terminal loop shuttle operates between Terminals 1 and 2 every day. Passengers with disabilities will also be given assistance but it is recommended to contact the shuttle company in advance.
  • For lactating mothers wishing to nurse and pump in privacy, SAN has 3 new Lactation Rooms fitted with comfortable seating, power outlets, and hand washing stations. The first room can be found on the west side of Terminal 1 on level 2. The other two are on the east side of Terminal 2 on the ground level and level 2.
  • Both SAN and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) have USO lounges providing a variety of services to active servicemen, servicewomen, and their families at no extra cost. The USO Lounge at SAN is located at Terminal 2 landside, East Floor, Gate Parking Lot whereas the USO Lounge at IND is located on the arrivals (Baggage Claim 3) level of the terminal.
  • IND airport has a business center situated between the Ticketing Hall and Civic Plaza. Some of the services offered include free Wi-Fi access, computer workstations with power outlets, and flight assistance. Business travelers also have a premium lounge, Delta Sky Club, with the same amenities and services available to them. It is located in Concourse A.
  • SAN has a program known as ‘Ready, Pet, Go’ where trained therapy dogs offer comfort and relief to travelers going through stress and anxiety often caused by traveling. The Volunteer Airport Ambassadors who are paired with the dogs as an extra eye for safety also offer additional airport information.

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