Flights San Francisco → Indianapolis
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis have a typical range USD 225–1075, median USD 534. Full range across all 134 offers: USD 156–7104. We analyzed 134 offers from 9 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Indianapolis
Based on 134 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Indianapolis
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 45 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 45 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis cost?
Based on 134 offers · November 2026
San Francisco to Indianapolis flights ranged from USD 156 to USD 7104 across 134 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 134 offers.
These 134 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 300 and USD 539
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Indianapolis flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Indianapolis routes. The breakdown below is based on 134 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 6% |
| AA | 48 | 15% |
| AS | 45 | 3% |
| Southwest | 45 | 15% |
| Alaska | 45 | 15% |
| Delta | 45 | 15% |
| WN | 21 | 6% |
| UA | 46 | 9% |
| DL | 40 | 5% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 177 + fees USD 48 = ~USD 225 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 288 + fees USD 21 = ~USD 309 total.
American Airlines's USD 48 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 111 base difference shrinks to USD 84 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.AA charges 4.8x more in ancillary fees than F9 on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Indianapolis?
9 airlines flew San Francisco to Indianapolis in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 157–161 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 2 | 157–161 | 159 | 10 (6%) |
 American Airlines | 23 | 225–535 | 225 | 48 (21%) |
 Alaska | 1 | — | 295 | 45 (15%) |
 Southwest | 24 | 295–538 | 300 | 45 (15%) |
 Delta | 3 | — | 300 | 45 (15%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 24 | 304–435 | 309 | 21 (7%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 6 | 329–3865 | 452 | 45 (10%) |
 United Airlines | 17 | 538–539 | 538 | 46 (9%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 34 | 538–1207 | 857 | 40 (5%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Indianapolis prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Indianapolis flights
- Full-service carriers on San Francisco–Indianapolis cost 1.7x more than budget airlines (USD 444 vs USD 256 median; overall median USD 534).
- AA charges 4.8x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 48 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 238 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 300. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Indianapolis cost?
- Based on 134 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Indianapolis flights range from USD 156 to USD 7104, with a median price of USD 534. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Indianapolis flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 39 to the base fare on San Francisco to Indianapolis flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Indianapolis including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Indianapolis at USD 159 (median across 2 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Indianapolis flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 300. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Indianapolis routes?
- San Francisco to Indianapolis has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 156 to USD 7104 across 134 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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