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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Indianapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 2:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:05 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 55m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Indianapolis:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Indianapolis takes 3h 55m, covering 1,778 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Indianapolis range from $308 to $495, with an average of $399 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $399 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $569 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $165 to $1,270. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from San Diego to Indianapolis usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Indianapolis most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from San Diego to Indianapolis. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $340 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $192.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and Indianapolis.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 03m, compared with 6h 04m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 6h 11m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Indianapolis are Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. These are among the most viewed places in Indianapolis on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Indianapolis flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.