Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles from $146 IND → LAX
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest return found recently is $267 with American Airlines, 7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $146 with Southwest Airlines, 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $146, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $267, 7 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $268 to $308
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $267 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $268 to $308.
Cheapest return found recently
$267
7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 · American Airlines
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 5:19 p.m. · Return leaves 10:47 a.m. · 8 h 48 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$267
7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 · American Airlines
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 5:19 p.m. · Return leaves 10:47 a.m. · 8 h 48 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$267 7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 27 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $226 to $392.
27 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 22 Dec to 8 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec – 29 Dec | $347 | Southwest Airlines | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $267 | American Airlines | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $268 | American Airlines | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $267.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$146
7 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Leaves 6:35 p.m. · 6 h 55 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$146 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 22 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $99 to $275.
22 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2027 | $146 | Southwest Airlines | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $201 | Frontier Airlines | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Indianapolis to Los Angeles
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (27 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $257 | $226 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 30–59 days | $259 | $226 | +1% | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $446 | $446 | +74% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $392 | $392 | +53% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 22 days of one-way prices, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Indianapolis → Long Beach
32 km from Los Angeles
$352
$206 more than flying to Los Angeles
4 Dec · IND → LGB · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest return found recently is $267 with American Airlines, 7 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $268 to $308.
How much is a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $146 with Southwest Airlines, 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $267, 7 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
In 27 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $267 with American Airlines, 7 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 7 Jan 2027, takes 6 h 55 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles?
Between 22 Dec and 8 Jan 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work