Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND): 13 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 78% of the last 18 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 2 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 18 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,913 km, an estimated 4 hours 14 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Los Angeles and Indianapolis. Updated 25 October 2026 at 03:23 UTC.
Today, LAX → IND
Sat 24 Oct · local times- 09:51 AA1899American Airlines Left 10:09 +18 Landed 16:48 −3
- 16:01 AA635American Airlines Left 16:11 +10 Landed 22:56 −3
Checked LAX board 19:49 · IND board 23:23
of the last 18 operated LAX → IND flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −2 min. 0 of 18 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysFlights DL909 09:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at LAX and IND: 40% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +6 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Los Angeles to Indianapolis route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LAX to IND flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search — Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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LAX to IND questions
Is LAX–IND running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at LAX is the weaker end, route health score 96/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on LAX–IND?
Operators schedule morning departures around 09:30 from LAX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IND delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from LAX to IND?
Great-circle distance is 2,913 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 236–280 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does LAX–IND fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 18 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.