Award flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles
Award space from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Indianapolis (IND) and Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on IND–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on IND–LAX (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on IND–SNA (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- IND–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 71,700 pts + $5.60
- IND–LAX · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- IND–LAX · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- IND–SNA · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on IND–LAX: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IND–SNA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IND–LAX (seen on 59 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | IND–LAX | 59 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,700 pts + $5.60 | IND–LAX | 316 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $14.98 | IND–LAX | 15 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IND–LAX | 15 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IND–LAX | 14 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.19 | IND–LAX | 14 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.70 | IND–LAX | 213 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | IND–LAX | 16 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles on points: 71,700 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on IND–LAX (seen on 263 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IND–LAX (seen on 56 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | IND–LAX | 56 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IND–LAX | 10 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,500 pts + $27.57 | IND–LAX | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | IND–LAX | 14 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 249,600 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IND–LAX | 1 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IND–SNA (seen on 14 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Indianapolis (IND)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,788–1,810 miles (2,878–2,913 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Indianapolis (IND) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 59 dates | 71,700 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 263 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 56 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 59 dates |
| Indianapolis (IND) to Orange County (SNA) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 14 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 59 dates.
- Premium Economy: 71,700 miles + $5.60 on Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 263 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 56 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Indianapolis (IND) to Orange County (SNA) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 14 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IND–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IND–LAX | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IND–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 71,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IND–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IND–LAX | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,500 pts + $27.57 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IND–LAX | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | IND–LAX | United MileagePlus | 49,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IND–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 55,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on IND–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 59 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 38,500 miles + $27.57 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on IND–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 25,500 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on IND–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 59 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)AAdvantage | 78,400 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)SkyMiles | 28,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)SkyMiles | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)SkyMiles | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 39,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)SkyMiles | 26,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | 29,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 13,700 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | — | 65,300 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 13,700 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)SkyMiles | — | 65,300 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 71,700 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles?
In business class, IND–LAX with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, IND–LAX with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Indianapolis (IND) and Los Angeles had award space?
IND–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and IND–SNA (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 28, 2026, 22:40 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 59 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:08 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 20, 2026, 04:20 UTC for a Dec 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 56 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 59 dates, business class 56 dates, first class 14 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 316 dates, premium economy 263 dates, business class 1 date, first class 316 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 15 dates, business class 2 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 16 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 14 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 14 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 10 dates, first class 14 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 213 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $33.19 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $33.19); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,500 miles + $5.60) to $27.57 with Flying Blue (38,500 miles + $27.57). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (20 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 4 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 30, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.