Columbia to Indianapolis (CAE–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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491 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 27m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Indianapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 39m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights
IAD Dulles 4h 6m CMSNUA → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Indianapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 32m AANZUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 6m AA → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Indianapolis flights
LGA New York 5h 13m AADLWS → AADLEJA New York (LGA) to Indianapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 51m AAJLQF → AAASCYO Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis flights
EWR Newark 6h 10m UA → OSUA Newark (EWR) to Indianapolis flights
DCA Washington 6h 11m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Indianapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
491 mi 1h 21m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between CAE and IND, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~3h 27m CLT ~3h 39m IAD ~4h 6m ORD ~4h 32m PHL ~5h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
313
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
IND → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric CAE→IND AGS→IND CLT→IND
Distance from CAE – 62 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 10
Weekly flights – – 61
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 12m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Augusta (AGS) to Indianapolis flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Indianapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
CAE: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
491 mi / 790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance491 mi / 790 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 491 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IND and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from IND to CAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, CLT and GSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAE to IND

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to IND is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 491 miles (790 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Charlotte (CLT) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).