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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Sacramento (IND-SMF)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:21 am - 3:43 pmIND-SMF
7h 22m1 stop
4:43 pm - 10:21 amSMF-IND
14h 38m1 stop
$172Frontier
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Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18
8:10 am - 5:50 pmIND-SMF
12h 40m1 stop
6:50 pm - 6:37 amSMF-IND
8h 47m1 stop
$173Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
12:17 pm - 6:51 pmIND-SMF
9h 34m2 stops
6:00 am - 6:47 pmSMF-IND
9h 47m2 stops
$312American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
4:47 pm - 11:25 pmIND-SMF
9h 38m1 stop
1:30 pm - 11:36 pmSMF-IND
7h 06m1 stop
$318Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 4
11:08 am - 6:53 pmIND-SMF
10h 45m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:38 pmSMF-IND
8h 38m1 stop
$327American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 6
7:59 am - 2:28 pmIND-SMF
9h 29m2 stops
11:13 pm - 9:51 amSMF-IND
7h 38m1 stop
$337Delta
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 1
3:40 pm - 9:13 pmIND-SMF
8h 33m1 stop
7:00 am - 4:00 pmSMF-IND
6h 00m1 stop
$388United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 1
3:40 pm - 10:30 pmIND-SMF
9h 50m2 stops
7:50 am - 10:23 pmSMF-IND
11h 33m2 stops
$402United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 1
6:41 pm - 11:52 pmIND-SMF
8h 11m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:59 pmSMF-IND
13h 59m2 stops
$424Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 20
7:00 am - 11:09 pmIND-SMF
19h 09m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:30 amSMF-IND
20h 30m2 stops
$429Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 15

Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

The average price of all flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sacramento on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Indianapolis to Sacramento. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento is May, where tickets cost $379 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $552 and $541 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($99) and Frontier ($114). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($172) and Spirit Airlines ($173).

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February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento

  • What are the parking options at Indianapolis Airport (IND)?

    Indianapolis airport has four long-term parking options including a Terminal Garage, Valet parking, an Economy lot, and the Park & Walk lot. The Terminal Garage features three floors of secure parking and an open-air fifth floor. It’s just a short distance from the departures bay. Use your credit card to pay for parking at the Ground Transportation Center or at any paying point when exiting the parking area. Cash payments are also accepted.

  • Can you stay overnight at Indianapolis Airport (IND)?

    Indianapolis airport operations run throughout, therefore, if you’re a layover passenger, you can rest for a while in the vicinity. However, you’ll need to carry a blanket and purchase noise-canceling headphones as the terminal is usually cold and noisy at night. If you are a business traveler, Delta Sky Club premium lounge may offer you better accommodation within 3h of your arrival.

  • Where can I stay near Sacramento International (SMF)?

    SMF terminals have in the past been reported to be clean and favorable for sleeping after a long flight. However, if you are feeling overly tired or need a more comfortable place, you can book a room at the Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento Airport hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport-Natomas or the Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas.

  • How can I get to downtown Sacramento from Sacramento International (SMF)?

    The cheapest mode of transportation from SMF to downtown Sacramento is by bus, which roughly takes 25min. The airport express shuttle bus operates every 20-30min from 4:45 am to 10:45 pm. You can also hire a taxi, which takes 20min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento was $99 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and Sacramento?

    A passport is not required to fly from Indianapolis to Sacramento.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Sacramento, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $515 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $544 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Indianapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sacramento with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sacramento from Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND), located in southwest of downtown Indianapolis is the main airport serving Indiana. The airport is medium-sized and very easy to navigable with 33 access points and a single terminal that’s divided into two concourses – A and B. The main carriers serving IND are Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit airlines.
  • IND Airport has numerous assistance points both inside and outside the terminal, indicated by a specific disability-related logo. There’re also several telephones and buzzers within that passengers can use to call for assistance. Wheelchair assistance is provided by G2 Secure Staff. However, you should contact your airline in advance to make preparations at no extra charge.
  • Enjoy a diverse selection of dining options at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) specially made to please the grab & go timekeepers as well as fine diners. If time allows, passengers are encouraged to take their time and sample the various delicacies at different restaurants in the vicinity.
  • At Sacramento International (SMF), eating is much more than just snacking or grabbing the usual quick bite on the go. The restaurants and other food joints at the airport feature a delicious collection of numerous favorites at exceptional prices from the region’s top chefs – your main challenge may be deciding where and what to eat. You can also try out the freshly prepared, chef-curated foods and excellent beverages served at the Escape Lounges. Other great eateries include Freshii’s, Iron Horse Tavern, and Squeeze Burger.
  • Have an extra bag to put goodies as you shop at the various shops within the airport. There’re shops of every type along the two terminals ranging from charming boutiques to upscale travel goods and electronics. For quality brilliant athleisure brands, head on to the Ease and for great handbags, wallets, carry-on luggage, and cosmetic cases offers, try the Flight Stop. While the InMotion Entertainment offers a unique blend of trending electronics, music, accessories, and movies.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to Sacramento. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Indianapolis to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9267 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
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I had never flown Alaska Airlines before. I’ll definitely use them again. Seats were comfortable and roomier than expected.

10.0 ExcellentBernice, Jun 2024EWR - SAN
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I had never flown Alaska Airlines before. I’ll definitely use them again. Seats were comfortable and roomier than expected.

Seats lack shoulder and elbow room. The lady next to me was short and slightly heavy with knee problems, she kept jabbing me with her elbow while playing her game on her phone for 2 hours, the duration of the whole flight. It was frustrating and annoying! I was in the middle seat, there was no space to adjust to avoid her arm jabbing me.

I like the big picture of the Eskimo on the tail of the plane.

Being seated next to the engine was awful! I was nauseous the entire trip from pre-take-off, flying to landing. The engine vibration was very strong!

The crew was the best I’ve had the experience of flying with. A misbehaving child was making things difficult for me with bopping my tray table, taking my snack, and continually tapping or bumping me. The crew quietly and respectfully moved me to another seat, and thanked me for my patience. They couldn’t have been more kind. Their professionalism really stood out to me and I am more than happy to leave a great review for them!

I would have appreciated notification that our flight was moved to another gate LAST MINUTE so that we would not have missed it. We got no such notice and had to spend another night to catch an available flight in the morning, which was huge inconvenience. We will never fly Alaska again.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The airline was way too cold. We were freezing, I don’t know if that is normal. Overall it was pretty good flight. Always flown Alaska Airlines and I am not changing.

Mediocre is best way to describe. Bare bones narrow seats, Dirty pulldown tray, unfriendly cabin crew who were in a hurry to serve tiny drinks and tiny snacks. (Compared to much better Hawaiian Airlines experience, .. no comparison!)

I wasn't impressed with the entertainment selection, and the snack sizes were small. But the entire crew was professional and did a great job. For that I would fly Alaska again.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Terrible leg room, seats don’t recline, delayed flight, and even water isn’t free onboard

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

For it to have left on time! Instead of two hours early with zero notice

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Indianapolis to Sacramento found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/3Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 26mIND-SMF
$99
7/2Tue
1 stopFrontier
11h 14mIND-SMF
$114
6/28Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 24mIND-SMF
$119
11/11Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 15mIND-SMF
$138
7/2Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 15mIND-SMF
$209
7/3Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 51mIND-SMF
$223
11/10Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 16mIND-SMF
$251
11/11Mon
2 stopsDelta
11h 36mIND-SMF
$304
6/24Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 06mIND-SMF
$388
7/7Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 02mIND-SMF
$418

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Last minute flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 40mIND-SMF
6/22Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 15mSMF-IND
$407
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 40mIND-SMF
6/22Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 05mSMF-IND
$448
6/15Sat
multi-stop
6h 52mIND-SMF
6/22Sat
multi-stop
11h 15mSMF-IND
$451
6/13Thu
multi-stop
13h 44mIND-SMF
6/15Sat
multi-stop
8h 57mSMF-IND
$486
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 40mIND-SMF
6/22Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 05mSMF-IND
$514
6/13Thu
multi-stop
20h 05mIND-SMF
6/15Sat
multi-stop
23h 51mSMF-IND
$578
6/13Thu
multi-stop
20h 05mIND-SMF
6/15Sat
multi-stop
11h 15mSMF-IND
$585
6/13Thu
multi-stop
20h 05mIND-SMF
6/14Fri
multi-stop
7h 35mSMF-IND
$599
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 39mIND-SMF
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 22mSMF-IND
$600
6/13Thu
multi-stop
13h 44mIND-SMF
6/15Sat
multi-stop
19h 29mSMF-IND
$610

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Indianapolis (IND)United States

Destination:

Sacramento (SMF)United States

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Sacramento - Indianapolis

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