Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Indianapolis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,943-mile flight takes about 4h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,943 mi · 3,127 km
- Flight time
- 4h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying IND to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319 | 66,476 | 4h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IND to SFO flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:25am and the last at 7:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 500United Airlines | 7:25am | 9:15am | 31 | 85% |
| UA 2797United Airlines | 4:51pm | 6:36pm | 12 | 75% |
| UA 2799United Airlines | 7:59pm | 9:47pm | 8 | 23% |
Is IND to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 532 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (39%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 532 | 74% | 20 min | 0.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 122 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 132 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 95 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 16 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 50 | 74% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 102 | 39% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 43 | 5,075 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 4,151 | |
| October 2025 | 49 | 6,473 | |
| November 2025 | 48 | 5,594 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 5,311 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 3,622 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,496 | |
| March 2026 | 33 | 3,978 | |
| April 2026 | 53 | 6,680 | |
| May 2026 | 59 | 7,932 | |
| June 2026 | 51 | 6,748 | |
| July 2026 | 51 | 7,416 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.