United States Β· 1,810 miles (2,913 km)

Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,810 miles (2,913 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kansas City, Las Vegas and Denver and more.

How many miles LAX to IND costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines12,500$25.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines18,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines23,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to IND

Book LAX to IND with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LAX to IND with one stop

39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 39 in Routes

LAX to IND: common questions

How many miles does LAX to IND cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to IND?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND).

How far is Los Angeles from Indianapolis by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Indianapolis (IND) are 1,810 miles (2,913 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LAX to IND award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Indianapolis?

The most direct connections are through Kansas City (MCI), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Omaha (OMA) and Phoenix (PHX). On 33 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Kansas City.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.