Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): what you need to know
4 hours 3 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of San Diego and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For the first departure, hop on the 08:15 flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. If you'd like to leave later, the last flight is at 18:00. With 2 weekly flights from SAN to IND, you can pick the timing that suits you best.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SAN and IND include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is $64. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $128. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAN to IND.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Located around 5 kilometers from central San Diego, San Diego International Airport can be reached in about 9 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near SAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Book a hotel near IND if you're catching a late flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis
From Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 2 minutes.
When to fly to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Indianapolis in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Indianapolis, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to IND in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Indianapolis
As soon as you've booked your flights from SAN to IND, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Indianapolis. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Indianapolis itinerary.
Complete your Indianapolis trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Indianapolis International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Indianapolis.
