Los Angeles to Indianapolis (LAX–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–IND is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,810 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, MH, QF | 12 | 738 | 3h59-4h13 | Oneworld | AS, FJ, MH, QF | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS | 10 | 738, 739 | 3h58-4h | SkyTeam | VS | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→IND | LGB→IND | BUR→IND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 13m | 4h | 4h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Indianapolis.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–IND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to IND
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to IND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to IND is about 4 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,810 miles (2,913 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Chicago Midway and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).