San Diego to Indianapolis (SAN–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3561
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
PDT T1
3:50 PM
EDT
4h
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1604
WN Southwest
7M8
11:15 AM
PDT T1
6:20 PM
EDT
4h 5m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN660
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
PDT T1
8:10 PM
EDT
4h
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3505
WN Southwest
B38M
1:35 PM
PDT T1
8:35 PM
EDT
4h
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2140
WN Southwest
7S7
2:05 PM
PDT T1
9:05 PM
EDT
4h
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2706
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
PDT
4h 15m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4891
WN Southwest
738
11:39 AM
EDT
12:46 PM
PDT
4h 7m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2126
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
PDT
4h 10m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2366
WN Southwest
B38M
6:15 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
PDT
4h 15m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 35m AAASF9 AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis flights
DEN Denver 5h 40m ACASCM ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m ASDLEJA G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Indianapolis flights
DAL Dallas 5h 58m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis flights
MDW Chicago 6h 5m EJAWN LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis flights
AUS Austin 6h 5m ASWN AMDLLXJ Austin (AUS) to Indianapolis flights
BNA Nashville 6h 10m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 12m AFAMAV AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 15m AFDLKE AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 18m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
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San Diego to Indianapolis
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,779 mi 4h nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,779 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 4h-4h05 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 1 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 82%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 9%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to IND direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,098
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
IND → SAN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric SAN→IND SNA→IND LGB→IND
Distance from SAN 76 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 2
Weekly flights 9
Flight time 4h 3h 27m 4h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,779 mi / 2,862 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.

SAN–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,779 mi / 2,862 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,779 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SAN to IND: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from IND to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, LGB and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAN to IND

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to IND is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,779 miles (2,862 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB) and Los Angeles (LAX).