⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San Jose to Indianapolis flights

San Jose (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND): 1,920 miles (3,090 km) great-circle, about 4h 20m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $448 round-trip on Southwest, with 1 stop, departing June 12, 2026.

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Depart
SJC
San Jose, USA
11:40
2026-06-12
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Arrive
IND
Indianapolis, United States
Returns 21:35
2026-06-14
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,920 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 20m
Trip type
Round-trip
$448
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San Jose to Indianapolis fare fly?

$448 round-trip, Southwest WN965, departing 2026-06-12 at 11:40, returning 2026-06-14. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Sunday 2 nights later; the fare was observed 48 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San Jose from Indianapolis?

  • Distance: 1,920 miles (3,090 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 20m.
  • Departure airport: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Jose, United States, UTC-7 on June 12, 2026.
  • Arrival: Indianapolis International Airport (IND), United States, UTC-4 on June 12, 2026.
  • Time difference: Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of San Jose on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 797 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Southwest WN965, 1 stop, round-trip, 2 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San Jose to Indianapolis fare compare with other routes from SJC?

At $448, it ranked 19th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJC (median $415). That is 23.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the SJC median of 23.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SJC of similar length: Mexico City (1,852 mi) at $552 and Chicago (1,825 mi) at $261.

Southwest had the cheapest fare on 7 of 30 SJC routes. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJC.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Indianapolis?

Of 7 departure airports with a fare to Indianapolis, San Jose (SJC) ranked 4th at $448. Lowest: $219 from Orlando (MCO); highest: $639 from Panama City (PTY); 0 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (3), American Airlines (1), Copa (1), Southwest (1) and Spirit (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Los_Angeles, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

San Jose to Indianapolis flight questions

How far is San Jose from Indianapolis by plane?

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San Jose is about 1,920 miles (3,090 km) from Indianapolis on a great-circle line from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), heading east. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJC. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Indianapolis?

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About 4h 20m nonstop by our estimate for 1,920 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Southwest fare was with 1 stop. 7 airports in our feed had a fare to Indianapolis; this one ranked 4th, and 0 of the 7 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Indianapolis?

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On June 12, 2026, San Jose was on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) and Indianapolis on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Indianapolis was 3 hours ahead of San Jose: noon in San Jose was 15:00 in Indianapolis. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from San Jose to Indianapolis?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $448 per person round-trip on Southwest flight WN965, departing June 12, 2026, returning June 14, 2026, with 1 stop. At $448, it ranked 19th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJC (median $415). That is 23.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the SJC median of 23.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Jose to Indianapolis?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Indianapolis, 0 of the 7 recorded fares were nonstop. From SJC, 10 of 30 were. Routes from SJC of similar length: Mexico City (1,852 mi) at $552 and Chicago (1,825 mi) at $261.

Which airports serve flights from San Jose to Indianapolis?

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It departs Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States, and arrives at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, United States. A domestic United States flight. Southwest had the cheapest fare on 7 of 30 SJC routes.

Where else near Indianapolis can you fly from San Jose?

Chicago (CHI) $261Atlanta (ATL) $427Washington (WAS) $349Philadelphia (PHL) $364New York (NYC) $421Orlando (ORL) $299All flights from San Jose →

Other cities with flights to Indianapolis

From Orlando (MCO) $219From Phoenix (PHX) $228From Portland (PDX) $387From Salt Lake City (SLC) $485From Dublin (DUB) $522From Panama City (PTY) $639

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