Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Indianapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–13,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-12-31
SFO - IND
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-17
SFO - IND
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
SFO - IND
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
SFO - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-31
SFO - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-01
SFO - IND
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Indianapolis flight facts
Distance
1,939 mi
3,120 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Indianapolis
IND · Indianapolis Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Indianapolis · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Indianapolis · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 98 mi from Indianapolis
Flights San Francisco - Louisville · Louisville is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights San Francisco - Dayton · Dayton is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights San Francisco - South Bend · South Bend is 138 mi from Indianapolis
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SFO - IND
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SFO - IND
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-01
SFO - IND
First | 1 Stop
From 37,000 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
Conrad Indianapolis
From 52,000 Pts or $188
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Indianapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis.
San Francisco and Indianapolis are about 1,939 miles (3,120 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,939-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Indianapolis: Indianapolis Intl (IND).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Indianapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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