Award flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)
Award space from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Indianapolis (IND) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–IND (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 39,500 miles + $11.20 on SFO–IND (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–IND (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–IND · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 39,500 pts + $11.20
- SFO–IND · AAdvantage · mixed cabin from 30,000 pts + $5.60 on SFO–IND (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–IND · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SFO–IND: 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 19,000 points + $9.40 with Virgin Australia Velocity on SJC–IND. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 39,500 miles + $11.20, about 4 times the points of its lowest economy award (10,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) on points: 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–IND (seen on 39 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–IND | 39 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–IND | 323 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–IND | 15 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.33 | SFO–IND | 14 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $30.08 | SFO–IND | 9 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.66 | SFO–IND | 222 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 23,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–IND | 20 |
Premium Economy
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) on points: 39,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–IND (seen on 36 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–IND | 240 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 39,500 pts + $11.20 | SFO–IND | 36 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–IND (seen on 39 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Indianapolis (IND)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,920–1,939 miles (3,090–3,120 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Indianapolis (IND)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Indianapolis (IND), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) | 10,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 39 dates | 97,400 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 1 date | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 240 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 39 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND) | 19,000 pts + $9.40Velocity · 60 dates | — | — | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)
- Economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 39 dates.
- Business Class: 39,500 miles + $11.20 on San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 36 dates; mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–IND (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 39 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–IND | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–IND | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–IND | Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.21 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–IND | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.66 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–IND | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–IND | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–IND | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–IND | Delta SkyMiles | 54,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–IND, which showed nonstop space there on 290 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 60,900 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on SFO–IND, which showed nonstop space there on 290 dates.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (25 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (28 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 97,400 pts + $5.60 (1 date)SkyMiles | 75,200 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 79,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)MileagePlus | 60,900 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus | 52,100 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)MileagePlus | 60,900 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Velocity | — | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)?
In business class, SFO–IND with 39,500 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–IND (United MileagePlus). In economy, SFO–IND with 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Indianapolis (IND) had award space?
SFO–IND (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–IND (economy). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 24, 2026, 18:17 UTC for a Nov 13, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 39 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 14:24 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 39,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 02:07 UTC for a Dec 14, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 36 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 14:24 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 39 dates, business class 36 dates, first class 39 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 20 dates, premium economy 1 date, first class 20 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 9 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 323 dates, premium economy 322 dates, business class 240 dates, first class 323 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 222 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (10,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.33 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $33.33). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (14 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 39,500 miles + $11.20 with AAdvantage (14 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Indianapolis (IND)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 3 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.