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$124 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento

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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Sacramento

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Indianapolis to Sacramento.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 1:44 pmIND-SMF
24h 23m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 8:15 amSMF-IND
9h 38m2 stops
$176Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 9:46 amIND-SMF
20h 25m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:41 am - 3:26 pmSMF-IND
25h 45m1 stop
$177Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 6:35 pmIND-SMF
9h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:32 pmSMF-IND
6h 32m1 stop
$313United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 10:30 pmIND-SMF
6h 31m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 10:14 pmSMF-IND
8h 42m2 stops
$318United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:48 pmIND-SMF
9h 48m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:17 pm - 8:56 amSMF-IND
9h 39m2 stops
$323Delta
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:05 pmIND-SMF
8h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 1:55 amSMF-IND
9h 20m2 stops
$342Southwest
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Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
6:06 am - 10:09 amIND-SMF
7h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 5:33 pmSMF-IND
8h 14m1 stop
$351American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
11:58 am - 5:26 pmIND-SMF
8h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-IND
7h 52m2 stops
$356American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Delta Logo
4:43 pm - 11:20 pmIND-SMF
9h 37m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 11:37 amSMF-IND
9h 32m2 stops
$361Delta
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 pmIND-SMF
8h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 12:05 amSMF-IND
9h 00m2 stops
$380Southwest
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Sacramento flights

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 round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sacramento on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better 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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $441 and $423 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Indianapolis to Sacramento

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 $124 for a one-way ticket and $176 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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 Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Sacramento are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $449 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $448 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.

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.

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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Perfect for the money paid. Flight from Indianapolis to Fort Lauderdale. Very courteous airport staff and crew. The boarding process went very smooth. Indianapolis was in the middle of several sever storms, delaying boarding and they found a window between the storms, asked everyone for a quick boarding and we departed before we would be held longer by the next storm front. A little rough air 20 min or so after take off, however I’ll take that to being grounded the whole night. Seats kind of small, kind of hard, but very doable for the 2.5 hrs flight. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. We didn’t, as it was a late night flight. One of the checked luggage came wet in Florida and clothes inside got wet from the water that infiltrated through the zipper, I’m assuming it was in the rain in Indianapolis, I cannot blame Spirit as I think the baggage handlers are hired by the airport. I’ll be more careful next time, as I have suitcases that are more water proof and maybe I should only purchase that kind.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

Stop nickel and diming passengers with different seat costs, paying for water, carry on luggage, etc.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

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