What percentage of San Francisco to Indianapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 19.2% of flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this path involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis has a duration of 4 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 3121 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 7 minutes. Travelers should account for the difference in travel time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How much do direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis were observed to be approximately 39% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $429, while connecting flights had a median price of $309. Direct flights accounted for about 17.1% of all available options in the trailing 90 days, indicating they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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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 10h 7m including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. For direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, the median flight time is 4h 24m.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, fares typically range from $308–$429, with a median of $309. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 30% of recent fares on this route have been classified as a good price, and new deals show up several times a week.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $155. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $239. October presents another option, with a median fare of $309.

Most itineraries from San Francisco to Indianapolis involve connections, with only 19.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have at least one stop on your journey.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Regular price: $278 - $436

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis is typically between $278 and $436. The current lowest deal is $214 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 15.

now $214

Low $278

High $436

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis is May, with a median price of $147. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1007. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $147

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,007

Jan

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Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$583

$314

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$523

$339

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$304

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$257

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$258

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$258

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$583 → $314

46%

4 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 13

$424 → $232

45%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$424 → $239

44%

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

$424 → $239

44%

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San Francisco - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

The current round-trip price of $214 is near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights average 4h 24m

The typical nonstop flight duration is 4h 24m, while connecting flights average 10h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 19.2% of recent flights were direct, with most connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $214, departing September 2 and returning September 15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights to Indianapolis.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$241

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.

📍 ~175 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car, requires a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$223

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $255. Booking within 14-27 days of departure saw average prices of $281, while waiting until 7-13 days before travel increased the average price significantly to $949. Planning ahead by at least 28 days can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis was considered to be $308 or less. The median price for this route was $309. Fares exceeding $429 were observed in the higher price ranges. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $308 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis has been May, with a median price of $155. January also offered more affordable fares, showing a median price of $239. In contrast, October was observed as the most expensive month, with a median price of $309. The annual median price for this route was $309.

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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: $278 - $436

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis is typically between $278 and $436. The current lowest deal is $214 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 15.

now $214

Low $278

High $436

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis

May

Cheapest

Flights from $147

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,007

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Indianapolis

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$583

$314

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$523

$339

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$304

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$257

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$258

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Indianapolis

San Francisco (SFO) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$258

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$583 → $314

46%

4 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 13

$424 → $232

45%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$424 → $239

44%

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

$424 → $239

44%

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