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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $335. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Los Angeles.$334 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

Los Angeles.$335 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Los Angeles.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Los Angeles.$343 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Los Angeles.$442 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.

Los Angeles.$446 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.

Los Angeles.$450 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $450, select.

Los Angeles.$467 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $467, select.

Los Angeles.$482 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.

Los Angeles.$482 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May, returning Wed, 2 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.

Los Angeles.$482 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.

Los Angeles.$482 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.

Los Angeles.$482 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.

Los Angeles.$482 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.

Los Angeles.$482 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Indianapolis to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Indianapolis to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Indianapolis to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Indianapolis to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$326
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	4 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	95

Finding cheap flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International is $326. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International?

4 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International.

Which airlines fly direct from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta fly direct from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International.

How many flights are there a week from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International?

As of August 2026, there are 95 flights per week flying from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International?

The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, 2 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Los Angeles International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Travelling from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Los Angeles is three hours behind Indianapolis and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Flights from IND to LAX start from 07:05 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 20:21 with Spirit Airlines. In total, there are 19 weekly Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IND to LAX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as October? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Los Angeles adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of the United States:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
With a reliable 81.6% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IND to LAX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between IND and LAX:
- Denver International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
- Harry Reid International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Right now, $135 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $326. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from IND to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IND to LAX.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)

IND is located at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Of all flights leaving Indianapolis Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Indianapolis Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Indianapolis. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IND? If you're boarding an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Los Angeles and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance.

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Indianapolis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IND to LAX in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

Los Angeles has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.