Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $210
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight $105
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights $331
American Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $331
Last-minute weekend getaway $386
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $386
Cheapest business class flights $468
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is currently $468
Fastest flight 4 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Every day There 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 December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–220
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–520

Popular airlines from Indianapolis to Los Angeles

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $331
    Typical price: $300–520
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    IND - LAX Every day
    540 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAX Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $331
    Typical price: $330–580
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    IND - LAX Every day
    432 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAX Every day
  • United
    from $351
    Typical price: $315–530
    522 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAX Every day
  • Southwest
    from $351
    Typical price: $290–530
    440 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAX Every day
  • Alaska
    from $401
    Typical price: $400–670
    17 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $210–465
    16 weekly connecting flights
    IND - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Indianapolis

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 20 min 8 mi
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 3 hr 11 min 178 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 56 min 93 mi
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 2 hr 51 min 173 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 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 $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $401, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles starts at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
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 11 nonstop flights and 540 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 7 nonstop flights and 432 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • United offers 522 connecting flights per week. United flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Southwest offers 440 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Alaska offers 17 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Frontier offers 16 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 $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $331, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $351, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $401, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
American and Delta fly direct from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 11 American direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $386 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.
American and Delta fly direct from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.
  • There are 11 American direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
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 Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 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 $468 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Indianapolis and Los Angeles start at $210 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
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 $386 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Indianapolis and Los Angeles at price $386 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.
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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