Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco
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July 7 - July 10
IND - San Francisco
$268
$241
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July 7 - July 9
IND - San Francisco
$267
$241
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August 28 - August 30
IND - San Francisco
$288
$242
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August 17 - August 27
IND - San Francisco
$257
$242
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August 24 - September 9
IND - San Francisco
$248
$242
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August 29 - September 9
IND - San Francisco
$254
$242
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August 24 - September 22
IND - San Francisco
$241
$242
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August 26 - September 9
IND - San Francisco
$252
$242
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August 12 - September 9
IND - San Francisco
$239
$242
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September 1 - September 22
IND - San Francisco
$244
$244
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco
How much is a round trip from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Regular price: $233 - $370
Prices for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco is between $233 and $370. The current lowest deal is $241 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from July 7 to July 10.
now $241
Low $233
High $370
The cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco are cheapest in March, with a median price of $221. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $364. Prices are generally lower from January to September.
March
Flights from $221
December
Flights from $364
Direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Wed, Jul 1
IND - San Francisco
Indianapolis (IND) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$266
$280
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
IND - San Francisco
Indianapolis (IND) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$235
$290
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
IND - San Francisco
Indianapolis (IND) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$284
$295
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
IND - San Francisco
Indianapolis (IND) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$285
$295
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
IND - San Francisco
Indianapolis (IND) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$236
$304
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
IND - San Francisco
Indianapolis (IND) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$269
$306
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Aug 28 - Aug 30
$288 → $242
16%
Oct 17 - Oct 20
$297 → $253
15%
Sep 5 - Sep 9
$287 → $244
15%
Oct 15 - Oct 20
$295 → $253
14%
Popular Airports to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco
Indianapolis - San Francisco route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares from Indianapolis to San Francisco are near the typical level of $299.
📅 Best time to fly
March is historically cheapest at $221
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco, at $221.
⏱️ Flight duration
Median flight time is 9h 25m
The median flight time from Indianapolis to San Francisco is 9 hours and 25 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights make up 86.9% of deals from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers direct flights
United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Indianapolis to San Francisco route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Historically, deals for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco appear frequently, over once a day.
Indianapolis main airports to depart from
Indianapolis International (IND)
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is a great option for flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$241
San Francisco main airports to arrive at
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for direct access to San Francisco.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$241
Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative
Oakland International (OAK)
Oakland International is a major hub for low-cost carriers, providing extensive domestic coverage.
📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)
💸 Flights from ~$272
San Jose International (SJC)
San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor.
📍 ~60 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$321
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network.
📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$293
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is highly convenient for travelers located in the North Bay.
📍 ~80 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$400
Monterey Regional (MRY)
Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region.
📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$348
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77% AI deal score
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