Cheap Flights from IND to SMF: When to Fly from Indianapolis to Sacramento

 

The cheapest times to fly from IND to SMF are

• January 1st to February 11th
• July 9th to November 18th (except the week of July 23rd)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from IND to SMF is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $779 for Sunday flights during late March, or as low as $252 for Tuesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Sacramento

Flying from Indianapolis, IN (IND) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) will usually cost between $291 to $583 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $327. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $547. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $220 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $398 can be considered a good price for a round-trip IND to SMF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the IND to SMF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the IND to SMF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Indianapolis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $172 (35%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $325. Return trip prices are from the SMF to IND flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from IND to SMF can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 22 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from IND to SMF while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from IND to SMF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1878 miles or 3022 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from IND to SMF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop IND to SMF flight is about 4 hour 22 minutes.

How many flights go between Indianapolis, IN and Sacramento, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 85 available flights from IND to SMF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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