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      Flight deals from San Diego International to Indianapolis

      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 $320. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Indianapolis.$320 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
      Indianapolis.$320 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
      Indianapolis.$320 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
      Indianapolis.$320 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
      Indianapolis.$344 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
      Indianapolis.$423 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
      Indianapolis.$423 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
      Indianapolis.$424 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul, returning Tue, 13 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 13 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
      Indianapolis.$425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.
      Indianapolis.$426 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
      Indianapolis.$426 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
      Indianapolis.$428 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $428, select.
      Indianapolis.$1,175 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,175, select.

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

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Indianapolis flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      Direct flights from San Diego International to Indianapolis

      Southwest Airlines

      San Diego International to Indianapolis: Alternative routes

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

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      San Diego to Indianapolis: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$320
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time3 hrs, 56 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week5

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Indianapolis is $320. 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.
      3 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Indianapolis.
      Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Diego International to Indianapolis.
      As of August 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Indianapolis.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Indianapolis is usually September.
      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 Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 56 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 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.

      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.

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

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

      • Around 4 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport.

      • Indianapolis is three hours ahead of San Diego and is in the UTC-5 timezone.

      • Take your pick of three weekly San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:40.

      • To ensure you catch your SAN to IND flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

      • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

      • Southwest Airlines has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Indianapolis — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.

      • Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

      • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SAN to IND flights.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SAN and IND:

        • Denver International Airport

        • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

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

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport flight is $129. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $322. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

      • To get your hands on cheap tickets from SAN to IND, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.

      • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

      • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to IND by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

      • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport.

      Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

      • 74% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

      • To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

      • Searching for a handy hotel near SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Indianapolis Airport (IND)

      When to fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND)

      • October is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Indianapolis in March.

      • Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis Airport for July if you'd like to go to Indianapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to IND in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Indianapolis. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

      • Columbus is another standout destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres east of Indianapolis. No trip is complete without a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

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