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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $381. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Indianapolis.$381 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Indianapolis.$381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Indianapolis.$390 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $390, select.

Indianapolis.$414 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $414, select.

Indianapolis.$425 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.

Indianapolis.$442 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 18 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.

Indianapolis.$459 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Indianapolis.$501 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Indianapolis.$501 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Indianapolis.$504 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Indianapolis.$504 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Indianapolis.$504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Indianapolis.$504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Indianapolis.$538 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $538, select.

Indianapolis.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 11 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Indianapolis

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San Diego to Indianapolis: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$381
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	3 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	6

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Indianapolis: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Diego International to Indianapolis?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Indianapolis is $381. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Diego International to Indianapolis?

3 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Indianapolis.

Which airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Indianapolis?

Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Diego International to Indianapolis.

How many flights are there a week from San Diego International to Indianapolis?

As of May 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Indianapolis.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego International to Indianapolis?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Indianapolis is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport on Saturday, 6 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Indianapolis?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Indianapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Indianapolis?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Indianapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Indianapolis.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): what you need to know

Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport.
Indianapolis's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Indianapolis three hours ahead of San Diego.
Leave enough time to catch your SAN to IND flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Indianapolis (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport.
Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for SAN to IND flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SAN and IND:
- Denver International Airport
- Kansas City International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

$168 is the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flight. Return flights start from $381. These fares can change based on demand.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to IND.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SAN to IND.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
Of the departures from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IND instead:
Grab an Indianapolis International Airport rental car and explore Indianapolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Indianapolis International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis

You'll find IND at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
From Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

When to fly to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Indianapolis in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Indianapolis, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to IND in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 5ºC on average.

Explore more of United States

You've seen Indianapolis, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 257 kilometres north-west to Chicago to check off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Columbus is another favourite destination in United States and is around 274 kilometres east of Indianapolis. No trip is complete without a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.