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Cheapest round-trip
$337
Typical prices: $386-$637
Southwest
Thu 11/5Sun 11/8
SFO - IND • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $329-$578
United Airlines
Fri 10/2Sun 10/4
SFO - IND • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 24m
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Cheapest • Avg $288 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (SFO-IND)

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

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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7:00 am - 7:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
9h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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5:30 am - 1:45 pmIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
11h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$337Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
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1:45 pm - 11:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:00 am - 1:05 pmIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
9h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Los Angeles
$337Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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5:05 am - 3:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:25 pm - 12:41 amIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
11h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
$338Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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10:24 pm - 6:53 pmSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
17h 29m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:56 pm - 10:47 amIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
16h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
$338Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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11:38 am - 5:13 amSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
14h 35m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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11:31 am - 10:28 pmIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
13h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$338Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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11:25 pm - 6:55 amSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
4h 30mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:50 amIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
4h 50mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
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8:20 am - 3:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
4h 24mnonstop
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7:20 am - 9:10 amIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
4h 50mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:38 am - 5:13 amSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
14h 35m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:02 am - 5:22 pmIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
13h 20m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
$339Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 7
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7:05 am - 4:28 pmSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
6h 23m1 stop Los Angeles
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4:23 pm - 11:31 pmIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
10h 08m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$353Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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11:59 pm - 11:40 amSFO  San Francisco-IND Indianapolis
8h 41m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:15 am - 10:48 amIND  Indianapolis-SFO San Francisco
7h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$359Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Indianapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Indianapolis departing in December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Indianapolis from San Francisco usually cost between $339 and $558 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $337 on Southwest (Dec 5-Dec 6).

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

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

When flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Indianapolis is January, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $552 and $510 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $437 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Indianapolis, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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

$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

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

  • Where is the Business Center located at San Francisco International Airport?

    For business people, if you have top priority business to tend to before your flight to IND, you can use the SFO's business center. The center offers full-service services such as printing, photocopying, Internet, mobile rentals, packaging and shipping, and faxing. The SFO business center is in the International Terminal's main hall.

  • Does Indianapolis International Airport have Rental Cars Center?

    Yes. You've landed in IND and are looking for a car rental at the Airport. In IND, the Rental Car Center is in the Terminal Garage, first floor. Dollar Car Rental, Alamo, Budget, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty Car Rental, SIXT Rent A Car, and National are some of the on-site car rental companies at IND. Off-airport car rentals such as Payless car Rental and Airport Van Rental, clients can call for shuttle pickup in Terminal Garage, first floor in Zone 1.

  • Where is San Francisco International Airport's service animal/pet relief area?

    SFO is a pet and service animal welcoming airport. The Airport provides pet/service animal relief areas on its premises with drinking sinks, garbage bins, and mutt mitt dispensers. The relief areas are available to flyers traveling with their pets or service animals, with accessibility to patrons with limited mobility throughout the day. On the arrivals level, the outdoor relief areas are in Terminal 1 Courtyard 2 and Terminal 3 Courtyard 4. On the departure level, the indoor relief areas are in Terminal 1 B and C gates, Terminal 2 gates D, Terminal C gates F, and International Terminal gates A.

  • Does Indianapolis International Airport have a USO Lounge?

    Yes. The USO Lounge at IND offers many services to servicewomen and servicemen. Complimentary beverages and snacks, free Wireless Internet, comfy seats, television, and newspaper and magazines are some of the amenities and services offered in the USO Lounge that operates from approximately 8 am to 8 pm daily. The Lounge is in the Terminal's lower level, close to Baggage Claim 3.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis was $160 for a one-way ticket and $337 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $490 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 $348 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Indianapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Indianapolis from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Indianapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $368 or less one-way and $493 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the major airports on the West Coast. SFO comprises terminals; Terminal 1, 2, 3 (the three handle domestic flights), and International Terminal. The Airport's Air Trains, which operate approximately every 5 to 10 minutes, serve the terminals, Grand Hyatt Hotel, BART station, Long- term parking lot, and Rental Car Center.
  • Nondirect flights connecting Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to SFO include at least one layover stop. The most common layover cities are Phoenix, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Detroit, Washington D.C, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Minneapolis, Houston, Atlanta, Newark, Detroit, and Santa Ana.
  • If you're flying to IND from SFO, you can sit back and relax on the flight. Enjoy TV shows and movies on live TV and Netflix on the plane via the personal entertainment gadget. American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines facilitate the entertainment feature for the route.
  • If you're looking to grab a meal at SFO, you can do so at Grand Hyatt Hotel. The hotel is at the entrance of SFO.
  • On the date you're connecting to Indianapolis from San Francisco, reaching SFO approximately 3 hours before your aircraft's departure time would be optimum. To facilitate a smooth check-in procedure at SFO, walk through the employed TSA security and get to your flight in time.

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