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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego (IND-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:51 pm - 7:47 pmIND-SAN
6h 56m1 stop
11:47 am - 11:59 pmSAN-IND
9h 12m1 stop
$157American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 17
11:00 am - 10:27 pmIND-SAN
14h 27m1 stop
6:59 pm - 5:29 amSAN-IND
7h 30m1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
10:15 pm - 9:25 pmIND-SAN
26h 10m1 stop
10:26 am - 9:15 pmSAN-IND
7h 49m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
10:44 am - 1:40 pmIND-SAN
5h 56m1 stop
5:55 pm - 10:13 amSAN-IND
13h 18m1 stop
Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15
10:55 am - 5:08 pmIND-SAN
9h 13m2 stops
10:00 am - 10:13 amSAN-IND
21h 13m1 stop
$195Frontier
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15
11:21 am - 6:24 amIND-SAN
22h 03m1 stop
4:35 pm - 5:40 amSAN-IND
10h 05m1 stop
Sun, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 17
7:39 pm - 11:44 pmIND-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
10:05 pm - 9:35 amSAN-IND
8h 30m1 stop
$236Delta
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Mon, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 26
6:30 pm - 11:15 pmIND-SAN
7h 45m1 stop
9:59 pm - 8:47 amSAN-IND
7h 48m1 stop
$273Delta
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Thu, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 22
6:10 am - 9:30 amIND-SAN
6h 20m1 stop
6:10 am - 10:23 pmSAN-IND
13h 13m2 stops
$353United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 7
6:53 pm - 10:25 pmIND-SAN
6h 32m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:32 pmSAN-IND
13h 32m2 stops
$457United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 23

Flights from Indianapolis to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Indianapolis to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Indianapolis to San Diego, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego back to Indianapolis, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $288 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $446 and $409 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Indianapolis to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $49. KAYAK users also found Indianapolis to San Diego round-trip flights on American Airlines from $157 and on Spirit Airlines from $158.

How many flights are there between Indianapolis and San Diego per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Indianapolis and lands in San Diego, with an average flight time of 4h 15m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 2 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from Indianapolis to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Indianapolis at 1:20 pm and will be landing in San Diego at 2:35 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Indianapolis to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Indianapolis to San Diego jets off at 3:10 pm and lands at 4:25 pm.

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January

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March

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$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

  • Where do I pick up my luggage at San Diego International Airport?

    The luggage carts at SAN are free in the Arrivals area, but in other areas, you can pay for a cart using your credit card, debit card or cash. Also, no need to worry about your baggage, as you can book a space online for free delivery near the airport up to 15 miles distance. You can make a kiosk reservation at the baggage claim areas at Terminals 1 and 2. There are baggage claims situated in all terminals. There are cart racks located at the curbside of Terminal 2.

  • Where do I park at Indianapolis International Airport?

    You can park at the Economy Lot, which has over 8,000 spaces and is cost-friendly for all travelers. This parking lot has a weather-friendly passenger bridge, which leads to terminal access. You can also park at the Valet, which has plug-in stations and sanitization services. To access the Valet quickly, you can use the Terminal Garage following the Level 3 signs.

  • What means of transportation is fastest to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) from Downtown without a car?

    The quickest and relatively cheap mode to Indianapolis is using a taxi which costs less and takes half an hour. Some buses serve this route, the IndyGo buses, whose costs are relatively cheap and take half an hour, or Hoosier Ride, whose price is a little higher but faster.

  • Are there hotels at San Diego International Airport?

    The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina has three outdoor hot pools, an on-site spa and five restaurants, and all accommodation rooms have flat screens. Also, there are transfers to San Diego International Airport at any time of the day through the Hotel Shuttles. Shuttles operate in a loop with stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, both marked as Hotel Courtesy Shuttles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego was $49 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to San Diego on on Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $354 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $376 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Indianapolis to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Indianapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Indianapolis to San Diego

  • When you need dining-in or want to purchase a grab & go at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), consider Champps. Located at Concourse B, it is open daily from around 8 am to 8 pm ET.
  • When flying out of San Diego, you can contact the airlines in advance if you need exceptional help like wheelchair aid to get to the boarding gates on time.
  • The quickest and cheapest way to get to the city center from San Diego International Airport (SAN) is by driving, but without a car, the fastest mode is by taxi. Another way is taking the line 992 City Bus, which is cheaper than a taxi.
  • There are nursing rooms at Indianapolis International Airport located near the International Arrival at Concourse A across from Harry & Izzy’s, and Concourse B the nursing rooms are near Tinker coffee. The post-security rooms are large and allow more than one family, but the pre-security allows only one family.
  • There are Relief Areas for pets at San Diego International Airport located at the Terminal 1 Curbsides in passenger loading zones A and J, and the indoor Relief Area is at Terminal 2 at Gate 47.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Indianapolis to San Diego?

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Top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10673 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Delta flight overall it was goodT!the crew could do more and the food could be better.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

For it to have left on time! Instead of two hours early with zero notice

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

Flight always gets delayed. Sat in the plane for over an hour before take off with no air con, still had to pay full price for snacks/drinks.

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

Check in online was easy. Seats aren’t very comfortable

Fecal matter in seat back pocket. Presumably from a kids diaper.

Worst airline to travel with. They treat you like a prisoner in a jailhouse barking out orders and threats. Nickle and dime you to the same price or higher than a respectable airline like one of the big 3 . Might as well fly with standard airlines

Well I mean u get what u pay for so 🤷‍♂️

Over an hour delay in departure but I was notified beforehand. Another delay on tarmac upon arrival at LGA. We ended up departing the plane almost 2 hours later than expected

I fly Frontier because it’s affordable. I understand that the seats are tight and not the most comfortable…but that’s part of it. The problem with this flight was that there was a group of travelers directly behind me at the back of the plane who were ridiculously loud and obnoxious the entire flight. I’m pretty sure they were drunk and I could periodically smell an odd odor that I believe was one of them using a smokeless vape pen. The stewards had to remind them to keep quiet during the pre-flight instruction, but that was it. They never said another thing to them for the rest of the flight. It was a miserable.

I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Indianapolis to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 27mIND-SAN
$49
6/11Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 09mIND-SAN
$61
5/25Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 44mIND-SAN
$79
5/21Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 44mIND-SAN
$80
7/10Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 22mIND-SAN
$82
6/10Mon
1 stopFrontier
8h 54mIND-SAN
$110
6/21Fri
1 stopFrontier
8h 49mIND-SAN
$111
6/14Fri
1 stopDelta
6h 59mIND-SAN
$118
10/19Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 19mIND-SAN
$179
7/10Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 05mIND-SAN
$308

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Last minute flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/18Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 44mIND-SAN
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 49mSAN-IND
$159
5/21Tue
multi-stop
11h 49mIND-SAN
5/28Tue
multi-stop
11h 57mSAN-IND
$163
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 04mIND-SAN
5/26Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 12mSAN-IND
$187
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 44mIND-SAN
5/23Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 07mSAN-IND
$232
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 07mIND-SAN
5/19Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 50mSAN-IND
$236
5/21Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 48mIND-SAN
5/28Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 57mSAN-IND
$258
5/21Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 22mIND-SAN
5/28Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 20mSAN-IND
$259
5/19Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 58mIND-SAN
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 12mSAN-IND
$260
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 54mIND-SAN
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 29mSAN-IND
$452
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 41mIND-SAN
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 29mSAN-IND
$497

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