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Cheapest one-way

$ 90
Frontier Airlines Wed, Sep 16

64% below next 30d avg. ($252)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 189
Frontier Airlines Fri, Sep 25

64% below next 30d avg. ($518)

Fastest flight

4h 16m9m faster than avg. (4h 25m)

Recommended airlines

When to travel

NovemberCheapest month
JulyPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of $90 , travelers can expect an average price of $252 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $189 . Flights typically take around 4h 25m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 4h 16m minutes. There are 9 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND) . Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport (SFO-IND) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $90 and round-trip from $189. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 12.5% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco to Indianapolis flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Indianapolis according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis?

The average price of one-way flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis is April, with an average price of $142; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $427.

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    Cheapest
  • $318
    Mar
  • $142
    Apr
  • $152
    May
  • $329
    Jun
  • $178
    Jul
  • $288
    Aug
  • $214
    Sep
  • $400
    Oct
  • $404
    Nov
  • $427
    Dec
  • $347
    Jan
  • $351
    Feb

When is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from San Francisco to Indianapolis during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis are available on Oct 9, with fares starting at $139.

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$172
$139
$106
  • $145
    8
    Oct
  • $139
    9
  • $147
    10
  • $198
    11
  • $205
    12
  • $194
    13
  • $147
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (SFO-IND)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $90 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to IND on Wed, Sep 16), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $189 departing on Fri, Sep 25 and returning on Sun, Sep 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 25 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 9 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1550 (09:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 16, with one-way flights priced at just $90.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Indianapolis travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport (SFO-IND) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Indianapolis and San Francisco is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to Indianapolis is $252. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Francisco to Indianapolis is $518. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter San Francisco and Indianapolis, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Francisco to Indianapolis. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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