Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights$250
Frontier1 stop15 hrSat, Aug 15 — Sat, Aug 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight$125
Frontier1 stop11 hrWed, Aug 5
The cheapest one-way flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $125
Cheapest nonstop flights$331
AmericanNonstop5 hrSat, Aug 1 — Sat, Aug 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $331
Last-minute weekend getaway$422
Frontier1 stop7 hrThu, Jun 25 — Mon, Jun 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $422
Cheapest business class flights$498
Frontier1 stop7 hrSat, Aug 22 — Sat, Aug 29
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $498
Fastest flight4 hr 20 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–220
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–445

Popular airlines from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $318
    Typical price: $310–530
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    IND - LAXEvery day
    591 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAXEvery day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $407
    Typical price: $355–600
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    IND - LAXEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    422 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAXEvery day
  • Southwest
    from $346
    Typical price: $290–540
    508 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAXEvery day
  • United
    from $351
    Typical price: $330–560
    465 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAXEvery day
  • Alaska
    from $351
    Typical price: $410–680
    32 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAXEvery day
  • Frontier
    from $250
    Typical price: $210–480
    22 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAXEvery day

Popular airports near Indianapolis

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    IndianapolisUnited States20 min8 mi
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    ChicagoUnited States3 hr 10 min178 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    CincinnatiUnited States1 hr 56 min93 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    ChicagoUnited States3 hr 2 min162 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los AngelesUnited States31 min12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    BurbankUnited States26 min12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    TijuanaMexico2 hr 25 min127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    OntarioUnited States47 min37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $220.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $318, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $407, flying from Aug 16 to Aug 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $346, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $250, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles starts at $250 from Sat, Aug 15 to Sat, Aug 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 12 nonstop flights and 591 connecting flights per week. American flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Other popular airlines flying from Indianapolis to Los Angeles are:
  • Delta offers 6 nonstop flights and 422 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Southwest offers 508 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • United offers 465 connecting flights per week. United flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Alaska offers 32 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Indianapolis and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $318, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $407, flying from Aug 16 to Aug 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $346, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 5.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $250, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 22.
American and Delta fly direct from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 12 American direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Delta direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and Los Angeles at price $422 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.
American and Delta fly direct from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 12 American direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 Delta direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Indianapolis and Los Angeles start at $331 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sat, Aug 8 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and Los Angeles start at $498 from Sat, Aug 22 to Sat, Aug 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and Los Angeles start at $250 from Sat, Aug 15 to Sat, Aug 22.
To book business class trips from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Indianapolis and Los Angeles starts at $422 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and Los Angeles at price $422 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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