Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport.
The timezone in Indianapolis is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to IND start at 09:16 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:53 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 18 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LAX to IND flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Indianapolis, United States. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that offers LAX to IND flights. A reliable 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and IND:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
At the moment, $84 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $169. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LAX to IND.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near IND:
Grab an Indianapolis International Airport rental car and discover Indianapolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Indianapolis International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis
IND is located at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Indianapolis International Airport to central Indianapolis has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Indianapolis. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Indianapolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to IND in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Indianapolis has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres north-west of Indianapolis, a visit to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, head for Columbus, about 274 kilometres east of Indianapolis. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among the biggest draws.