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The BART system which stands for Bay Area Rapid Transit is the best way to get from SFO to the city. It's quick, easy, and low-cost. BART trains are a great way to avoid traffic and connect to different parts of the Bay Area. With trains departing from the SFO International Terminal, you can be in the heart of San Francisco in approximately 30 minutes.

Smoking is not allowed in any public space at either of the airports, including inside the airport. This also includes the use of e-cigarettes and perfumed vapes. However, there are designated areas outside the terminals where smoking is allowed. If you have a connecting flight, you must smoke outside the terminal and go through security before boarding your next flight.

The Indianapolis Airport offers both long-term and short-term parking options for travelers. The Terminal Garage on level 3 is the best option for short-term parking, with rates around $4 per hour. For long-term parking, there are several options available. The long-term parking options available at the airport include valet parking, a terminal garage, the Park & Walk, and the economy lot. There are also privately owned parking lots available.

Yes. In order to reach the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals, you must take the AirTrain Blue Line. The Rental Car Center at San Francisco International Airport is convenient for picking up and dropping off rental cars. KAYAK is a booking agency that can help you find the best car rental options.

Among airlines operating Indianapolis to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Indianapolis and San Francisco.

Flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $357 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $408 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Indianapolis to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $479, a difference of $112. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Indianapolis to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Indianapolis to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:56 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 12:26 am.

The flight takes about 4h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $396. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to San Francisco takes 4h 56m, covering 1,937 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $314 to $1,887. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Indianapolis to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $177, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 40m, compared with 6h 52m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 57m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Indianapolis (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to San Francisco range from $325 to $511, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Indianapolis to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.