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Find cheap flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento from $55

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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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10:44 am - 2:15 pmIND-SMF
6h 31m1 stop
2:39 pm - 5:29 amSMF-IND
11h 50m1 stop
$132Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
10:44 am - 8:38 amIND-SMF
24h 54m2 stops
2:39 pm - 5:29 amSMF-IND
11h 50m1 stop
$151Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
3:51 pm - 8:10 pmIND-SMF
7h 19m1 stop
9:59 am - 9:47 pmSMF-IND
8h 48m2 stops
$324American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
3:50 pm - 8:57 pmIND-SMF
8h 07m1 stop
12:46 pm - 11:51 pmSMF-IND
8h 05m2 stops
$327American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 7
10:25 am - 6:30 pmIND-SMF
11h 05m2 stops
6:00 am - 10:39 pmSMF-IND
13h 39m2 stops
$333Delta
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 7
6:30 pm - 11:06 pmIND-SMF
7h 36m1 stop
10:25 am - 11:02 pmSMF-IND
9h 37m2 stops
$378Delta
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Fri, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 26
7:00 am - 2:01 pmIND-SMF
10h 01m1 stop
10:39 am - 5:30 amSMF-IND
15h 51m2 stops
$445Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 15
12:41 pm - 9:31 pmIND-SMF
11h 50m2 stops
4:50 pm - 10:23 amSMF-IND
14h 33m2 stops
$483Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 26
5:25 pm - 9:47 pmIND-SMF
7h 22m1 stop
4:10 pm - 10:56 amSMF-IND
15h 46m2 stops
$649United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 26
6:51 pm - 10:36 pmIND-SMF
6h 45m1 stop
4:10 pm - 10:55 amSMF-IND
15h 45m2 stops
$721United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10

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 Tuesday, 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 Mondays 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 $556 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 ($55) and Frontier ($175). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($132) and Frontier ($238).

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August

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% 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 $55 for a one-way ticket and $132 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from IND 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 9152 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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I didn’t like not knowing my seat till I got to the airport - and my boarding group was F (last).

6.0 Goodshannon, May 2024PDX - SFO
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I didn’t like not knowing my seat till I got to the airport - and my boarding group was F (last).

Wasn’t an Alaska plane so the seats were very thinly padded- glad I wasn’t going further.

Clean plane, relatively spacious in Main Cabin. One experience: I'm 79, with torn rotator cuff (R shoulder). I asked for help getting my carryon into the overhead bin and was told that the staff "does not help with this" (or some such phrase. On previous flights, help has been offered (and accepted). I prevailed on a fellow passenger for this. Also, why not board back to front?? Would this not help in the speed of boarding?

Flight was late but crew was very efficient and friendly.

Flight cancelled an hour before takeoff due to "unscheduled maintenance". New flight makes me have to wait for 5 hours in the airport, at a gate totally on the other side of where I'm at, requiring me to take a tram to get from the N terminal, to the C terminal. After waiting for 5 hours I'm informed my new flight is no longer at the gate I'm at, but instead is back in the N terminal where I was previously.

No tv, movies for a 6 hour flight! Worst airline I have ever travelled!

It was great; it was on time, everything went smoothly, the crew was excellent. It was just uncomfortable for the usual reasons; completely full fight, could barely move because the space was so small. The expected stuff with every airline.

Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

My baggage was in another flight, anit was delayed for one hour.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

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.

Delta flight overall it was goodT!the crew could do more and the food could be better.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

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.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

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.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

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

Flight always gets delayed. Sat in the plane for over an hour before take off with no air con, still had to pay full price for snacks/drinks.

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company 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.
6/12Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 44mIND-SMF
$55
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 38mIND-SMF
$87
5/31Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 12mIND-SMF
$106
6/4Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 38mIND-SMF
$115
5/30Thu
2 stops
24h 26mIND-SMF
$123
5/17Fri
1 stop
14h 12mIND-SMF
$125
10/26Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 06mIND-SMF
$237
6/12Wed
2 stopsDelta
11h 30mIND-SMF
$274
7/18Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 32mIND-SMF
$288
10/26Sat
3 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 30mIND-SMF
$353

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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.
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 43mIND-SMF
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 00mSMF-IND
$521
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 43mIND-SMF
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 49mSMF-IND
$632
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
13h 17mIND-SMF
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
10h 56mSMF-IND
$704

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Indianapolis - Sacramento Flights

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Indianapolis (undefined)United States

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Sacramento - Indianapolis

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