Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

An economy award from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX): 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 IND to LAX 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 18,500 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IND to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book IND to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
IND to LAX 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




- 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)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines


- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines



- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way



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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





- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way




- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way



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- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



IND to LAX: common questions
How many miles does IND to LAX 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 IND to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Indianapolis from Los Angeles by plane?
Indianapolis (IND) and Los Angeles (LAX) 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 IND to LAX 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 Indianapolis and Los Angeles?
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.









