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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL909+1
DL Delta
738
8:22 AM
PDT T2
2:59 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2208cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
9:25 AM
PDT T3
4:18 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1899+3
AA American
738
9:39 AM
PDT
4:46 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4158cs
AS Alaska
738
9:39 AM
PDT T4
4:46 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9443+1
MH Malaysia
7M8
9:50 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA635+1
AA American
738
4:54 PM
PDT T4
11:59 PM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3015
QF Qant
738
5:04 PM
PDT
12:17 AM+1
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5113cs
FJ Fiji
738
5:04 PM
PDT
12:17 AM+1
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4668
AS Alaska
B38M
10:41 PM
PDT TB
5:46 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9500cs
MH Malaysia
738
6:15 AM
EDT
8:08 AM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6003cs
AS Alaska
738
7:15 AM
EDT
8:57 AM
PDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA598+3
AA American
738
7:15 AM
EDT
8:57 AM
PDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9336+1
MH Malaysia
738
4:05 PM
EDT
5:46 PM
PDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3201+1
AA American
738
4:16 PM
EDT
5:47 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5034cs
FJ Fiji
738
4:16 PM
EDT
5:47 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL861+4
DL Delta
738
4:58 PM
EDT
6:38 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2714cs
AF Air France
738
4:58 PM
EDT TM
6:38 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL909+1
DL Delta
739
5:12 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2196cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
5:15 PM
EDT TM
6:57 PM
PDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Indianapolis
4 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 1,810 mi 3h 37m nonstop +3h ahead 115 1-stop hubs

LAX–IND is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and BBQ lead the route. The flight covers 1,810 miles in approximately 3h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 115 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 Also: AS, FJ, MH, QF 13 738 4h05-4h07 83% Oneworld AS, FJ, MH, QF
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 7 738 3h37 83% SkyTeam VS
BBQ BBQ 0 83%
UA United Airlines 0 83% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – VS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, DL, FJ, QF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MH
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (13 flights/wk, 65%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 35%)
Unaffiliated: BBQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
65
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
115
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,070
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.

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 4 2 3
Weekly flights 59 1 2
Flight time 3h 37m 4h 4h
Departure OTP 83%
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 37m to 4h 13m.
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 37m to 4h 13m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights59 out / 65 return
1-stop connections115 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 37m to 4h 13m. The route covers 1,810 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, BBQ, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from LAX to IND. The return direction has about 65 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, MKC, VNY, OKC, GYY, BJC, ELP, SUS, UGN, PWK, RIL, EAR, LAN, BUR, MKE, YIP, APA, STL, SNA, SCF, OMA, TUS, ECP, LIT, ASE, LGB, PDK, MEM, FAT, SMF, SJC, DSM, BZN, TYS, ABQ, TUL, CMH, YHM, AIK, AGS, TLH, SAT, SAV, BOI, XNA, CLE, BUF, TEB, SJD, BHM, PVR, PIT, OPF, GSO, HPN, VRB, BED, BDL, PIE, MMU, PBI, ORF, APF, RSW, YUL, RIC, GDL, PLS, BZE, GCM, LGA, MEX, LIR, SLC, ANC, HOU, MDW, MSP, ATL, CLT, SFO, SNN, IAH, SEA, IAD, DAL, DTW, PHX, MCI, ORD, LAS, LUX, AUS, DEN, DFW, DUB, BNA, FLL, BWI, HHN, PHL, MIA, BOS, MCO, TPA, EWR, SAN, DCA, JFK, WAW, RDU, YYZ, CUN, JWN and SBN. 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, BBQ, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 59 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 37 minutes to 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,810 miles (2,913 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).