Indianapolis to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 3 times. The typical round trip was $277 per person and the lowest $258, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $258 |
| Typical (median) | $277 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 3 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from IndianapolisWorth it, if
San Francisco
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- $222 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Chelsea Inn, rated 8.2 by 1,883 guests
- Free cancellation at Chelsea Inn
$2,335 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $516 + hotel $1,595 + resort fee $224, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $344 | F9 | with a stop | 23h 17m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $258 | Frontier | with a stop | 10h 4m | Google Flights |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $277 | F9 | with a stop | 10h 4m | Kiwi.com |
About San Francisco
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
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Questions about Indianapolis to San Francisco
What does a round trip from Indianapolis to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $277 per person, taxes and fees included, across 3 checks; the lowest was $258.
When is the best time to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco?
San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from Indianapolis to San Francisco?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.