What percentage of San Francisco to Indianapolis flights are direct?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are not common, historically accounting for only 1.6% of all flights. The vast majority of travelers on this route typically involve connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, flights historically include a median of 2 stopovers before reaching the destination. This indicates that most journeys will involve at least one intermediate stop.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

The direct flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis typically takes around 4 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of 3121 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 7 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the significantly longer travel time often associated with connecting flights on this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are available on a regular basis. This route is classified as having regular deal frequency across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable fares if they monitor prices consistently.

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San Francisco to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

A typical journey from San Francisco to Indianapolis takes about 4h 18m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 17h 40m, compared to 4h 18m for non-stop options. This difference highlights the impact of layovers on overall travel duration for this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, prices typically range from $494–$951, with a median of $679. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis? You'll find the most affordable fares in August and January, both with a median price of $309. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $339. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower costs on this route.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis connect at least once, with only 1.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have at least two layovers on your journey to Indianapolis from San Francisco.

The distance between San Francisco and Indianapolis is 3121 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul trips but shorter than long-haul international travel, often requiring a stopover or two.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Regular price: $199 - $442

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $199 and $442. The current lowest deal is $167 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 17 to December 10.

now $167

Low $199

High $442

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis is April, with a median price of $189. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1999. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $189

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,999

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$221

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$223

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$361 → $185

49%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$360 → $185

49%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$363 → $210

42%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$363 → $210

42%

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San Francisco - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are $167

Recent fares are below the typical level for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for $309

Historically, August and January are the cheapest months to fly to Indianapolis.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 17h 40m

Connecting flights to Indianapolis typically take 17h 40m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.6% of recent flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has deals from $167

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $167 from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis typically appear on a regular cadence.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

📍 ~13 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

📍 ~170 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $649. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1123. For those planning ahead, securing tickets more than two months out generally offers the most favorable pricing.

A fare of $494 or less is considered a good price for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $679, while prices can go up to $951 or more for the higher end of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis are August and January, both with a median price of $309. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $339. These months are notably more affordable compared to the annual median price of $679 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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San Francisco to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Regular price: $199 - $442

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $199 and $442. The current lowest deal is $167 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 17 to December 10.

now $167

Low $199

High $442

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

April

Cheapest

Flights from $189

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,999

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$221

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$244

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$222

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$223

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$361 → $185

49%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$360 → $185

49%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$363 → $210

42%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$363 → $210

42%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

San Francisco - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are $167

Recent fares are below the typical level for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for $309

Historically, August and January are the cheapest months to fly to Indianapolis.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 17h 40m

Connecting flights to Indianapolis typically take 17h 40m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.6% of recent flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has deals from $167

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $167 from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis typically appear on a regular cadence.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.

📍 ~13 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options.

Indianapolis, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Indianapolis

San Francisco to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

San Francisco - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are $167

Fly in August for $309

Connecting flights take 17h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has deals from $167

Deals appear regularly

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

What percentage of San Francisco to Indianapolis flights are direct?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

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San Francisco to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

San Francisco - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are $167

Fly in August for $309

Connecting flights take 17h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has deals from $167

Deals appear regularly

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 12

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 12

Jan 17

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Apr 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis?