Los Angeles to Indianapolis (LAX–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,810 mi airlines 47/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL909
DL Delta
738
8:45 AM
PDT T3
3:47 PM
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
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DL861
DL Delta
319
9:25 AM
PDT T3
4:18 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA1899
AA American
738
9:39 AM
PDT
4:46 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AS4158
AS Alaska
738
9:50 AM
PDT
4:53 PM
EDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA1437
AA American
B38M
9:50 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA635
AA American
738
4:54 PM
PDT
11:59 PM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS4668
AS Alaska
B38M
10:41 PM
PDT TB
5:46 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA598
AA American
738
6:15 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS6161
AS Alaska
7M8
6:31 AM
EDT
8:31 AM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
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AS6003
AS Alaska
B38M
6:46 AM
EDT
8:39 AM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA3201
AA American
738
4:05 PM
EDT
5:46 PM
PDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
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FJ5034
FJ Fiji
738
4:05 PM
EDT
5:46 PM
PDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AF2714
AF Air France
319
5:14 PM
EDT TM
7:03 PM
PDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL861
DL Delta
319
5:15 PM
EDT
6:57 PM
PDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS4158
AS Alaska
738
5:37 PM
EDT
7:24 PM
PDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA1437
AA American
738
5:37 PM
EDT
7:24 PM
PDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
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Los Angeles to Indianapolis
5 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,810 mi 3h 53m nonstop +3h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

LAX–IND is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,810 miles in approximately 3h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 20 738, B38M 4h05-4h10 87% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 14 319, 738 3h53-4h02 87% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 13 738, B38M 4h03-4h05 87% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 1 87% Star Alliance
BBQ BBQ 0 87%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, DL
B38MAA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (33 flights/wk, 69%)
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 29%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
Unaffiliated: BBQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to IND direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to IND.
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One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,860
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → IND
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
67%
Return
IND → LAX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric LAX→IND LGB→IND BUR→IND
Distance from LAX 17 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 1
Weekly flights 47 1 1
Flight time 3h 53m 3h 56m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,810 mi / 2,913 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m to 4h 10m.
Getting to LAX

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

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,810 mi / 2,913 km
Flight time3h 53m to 4h 10m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights47 out / 57 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 3h 53m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,810 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, BBQ, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from LAX to IND. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, BUR, RIL, MKE, MKC, DSM, OMA, FAT, SMF, SNA, PDK, BZN, CMH, SAV, AGS, CLE, XNA, ABQ, PVR, HPN, BHM, TEB, BED, YYZ, OPF, PIE, APF, PBI, YUL, ANC, HOU, CLT, MSP, IAD, IAH, DTW, ORD, DFW, SLC, LGA, ATL, BWI, AUS, MDW, PHX, STL, MCO, MCI, DAL, SFO, PHL, LAS, TPA, BNA, LUX, DUB, DEN, EWR, FLL, MIA, DCA, SAN, BOS, JFK, SEA, WAW, RSW, CUN, RDU and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from IND to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, BUR and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to IND

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, BBQ, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to IND ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,810 miles (2,913 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).