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San Francisco.RM1,037 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,037, select.
San Francisco.RM1,039 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,039, select.
San Francisco.RM1,136 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,136, select.
San Francisco.RM1,136 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 4 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,136, select.
San Francisco.RM1,136 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,136, select.
San Francisco.RM1,145 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,145, select.
San Francisco.RM1,145 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,145, select.
San Francisco.RM1,151 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,151, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Indianapolis to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from RM1,347
Jul
from RM1,136
Aug
from RM1,037
Sep
from RM1,145
Oct
from RM1,039
Nov
from RM1,151
Dec
from RM1,234
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Feb
from RM1,236
Mar
from RM1,741
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Direct flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco International

Indianapolis to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Indianapolis to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Indianapolis to San Francisco: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRM1,037
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week35

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco International is RM1,037. 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.
4 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Indianapolis to San Francisco International.
United, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly direct from Indianapolis to San Francisco International.
As of June 2025, there are 35 flights per week flying from Indianapolis to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Indianapolis Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, 28 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 54 minutes.
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 San Francisco International 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Indianapolis.

  • Each week, there are 18 Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, go for the 07:30 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:08 with United Airlines.

  • To ensure you catch your IND to SFO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Travelling to San Francisco (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering IND to SFO flights is United Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 70.27% of the time.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IND and SFO:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is RM408. A return ticket right now is RM1,037. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IND to SFO.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from IND to SFO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • The address for IND is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.

  • Of all flights departing from Indianapolis International Airport, 79.86% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Indianapolis International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Indianapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to IND? If you're catching an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IND to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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