How many flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 2% of flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stops was 2. Travelers should anticipate that most routes on this journey will involve at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Indianapolis typically takes around 4 hours and 13 minutes, covering a distance of 2913 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 8 hours and 23 minutes. The median direct flight time is 253 minutes, while flights with one stop average 503 minutes.

How much do direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis have been approximately 29% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $685, while connecting flights had a median price of $530. Direct flights accounted for about 1.9% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Los Angeles to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

The journey from Los Angeles to Indianapolis covers a distance of 2913 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis, prices typically range from $430–$769, with a median of $587. Right now, fares are above the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis? The data indicates that August is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $263. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $472, and October presents a median of $575. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting opportunities to find better prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have at least one stop on your journey from Los Angeles to Indianapolis.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Indianapolis? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 14h 10m. While a direct flight would take around 4h 13m, the prevalence of connecting itineraries means most travelers should expect a significantly longer travel time.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Regular price: $218 - $389

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $218-$389. The current lowest deal is $120 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 8-Dec 15.

now $120

Low $218

High $389

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is August, with a median price of $263. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $942. Prices are generally lower from August to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $263

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $942

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Fri, Nov 6

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LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$369

$323

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$363

$330

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

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LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$320

$291

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$213

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

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LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$227

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

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LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

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$305

$245

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

$285 → $169

41%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$288 → $176

39%

1 night

Dec 14 - Dec 15

$288 → $176

39%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$271 → $164

40%

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Los Angeles - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to IND are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is August, with a median price of $263.

⏱️ Flight duration

4h 13m is the typical direct flight time

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Indianapolis takes 4h 13m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $120

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $120 from Los Angeles to Indianapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is the most affordable option for flights to Indianapolis from Los Angeles.

📍 ~13 km from Indianapolis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with many direct flight options, but requires a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

📍 ~175 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $654. Booking 28-59 days out saw an average price of $767, while flights booked 60 or more days in advance averaged $1344. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is considered to be around $430 or less. The median price for this route was $587, with 75% of prices falling below $769. These price thresholds can help you identify a favorable offer when planning your trip.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis, with a median price of $263. September also offered lower prices, with a median of $472. The annual median price for this route was $587, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Los Angeles to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Regular price: $218 - $389

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $218-$389. The current lowest deal is $120 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 8-Dec 15.

now $120

Low $218

High $389

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

August

Cheapest

Flights from $263

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $942

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$369

$323

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$363

$330

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$320

$291

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$213

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$227

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Indianapolis

Los Angeles (LAX) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$245

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

$285 → $169

41%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$288 → $176

39%

1 night

Dec 14 - Dec 15

$288 → $176

39%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$271 → $164

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Los Angeles - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to IND are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is August, with a median price of $263.

⏱️ Flight duration

4h 13m is the typical direct flight time

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Indianapolis takes 4h 13m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 2% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $120

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $120 from Los Angeles to Indianapolis.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is the most affordable option for flights to Indianapolis from Los Angeles.

📍 ~13 km from Indianapolis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with many direct flight options, but requires a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Indianapolis, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Los Angeles to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Los Angeles - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest

4h 13m is the typical direct flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $120

Deals appear regularly

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

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Dec 17

Jan 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Indianapolis flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

How many flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis are non-stop?

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

How much do direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Indianapolis from other cities

Los Angeles to Indianapolis: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

Los Angeles - Indianapolis route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest

4h 13m is the typical direct flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $120

Deals appear regularly

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Indianapolis

Best Elite deals to Indianapolis

Dec 18

Dec 18

Dec 18

Dec 17

Jan 28

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 18

Dec 18

Dec 17

Jan 07

Dec 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Indianapolis flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?