How to get from Indianapolis to San Diego: connecting flights, about 8h 5m total

Flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Kansas City: 8h 5m
two tickets, via Phoenix: $219
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,785 mi (2,873 km)

fastest

Via Kansas City

8h 5m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Kansas City flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Kansas City to San Diego flight 3h 30m

Via Denver

8h 20m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Denver flight 2h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to San Diego flight 2h 30m

two ticketsfrom $336

Via Phoenix

8h 20m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Phoenix flight 4h

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m

two ticketsfrom $219

Via Las Vegas

8h 25m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Las Vegas flight 4h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m

Via Los Angeles

8h 42m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Los Angeles flight 4h 43m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to San Diego: Los Angeles International.

Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m

two ticketsfrom $493

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Indianapolis to cities closest to San Diego

Indianapolis to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 43m from $201 Indianapolis to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 10m Indianapolis to Phoenix Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 4h from $162 Indianapolis to San Francisco San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 14m Indianapolis to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City: 628 mi (1,010 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 52m from $199 Indianapolis to Denver Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 50m from $196

To San Diego from cities closest to Indianapolis

Chicago to San Diego Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 4h 35m from $145 Grand Rapids to San Diego Grand Rapids: 222 mi (358 km) from Indianapolis, flight 6h 15m St Louis to San Diego St Louis: 231 mi (371 km) from Indianapolis, flight 4h Detroit to San Diego Detroit: 240 mi (386 km) from Indianapolis, flight 4h 58m Atlanta to San Diego Atlanta: 428 mi (688 km) from Indianapolis, flight 4h 49m from $250 Buffalo to San Diego Buffalo: 434 mi (699 km) from Indianapolis, flight 6h 45m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Kansas City.

What is the fastest way to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

Via Kansas City: 1h 35m to the connection, 3h 30m after it, about 8h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $219. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Indianapolis and San Diego?

Kansas City (8h 5m total), Denver (8h 20m total), Phoenix (8h 20m total), Las Vegas (8h 25m total) and Los Angeles (8h 42m total).

How far is San Diego from Indianapolis?

1,785 mi (2,873 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.