Charlotte to Indianapolis (CLT–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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428 mi airlines 65/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 13h ago
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AA1081
AA American
738
12:29 AM
EDT
2:13 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA2221
AA American
321
7:49 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2172
AA American
738
8:41 AM
EDT
10:23 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA2632
AA American
321
12:58 PM
EDT
2:27 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA2215
AA American
321
2:57 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2183
AA American
738
3:00 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA3160
AA American
738
3:25 PM
EDT
5:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2883
AA American
738
5:27 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA3021
AA American
738
9:42 PM
EDT
11:20 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA1033
AA American
738
10:29 PM
EDT
12:09 AM+1
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA2938
AA American
738
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA346
AA American
7M8
6:31 AM
EDT
8:13 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1801
AA American
738
8:00 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1698
AA American
738
9:23 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2221
AA American
321
10:23 AM
EDT
12:06 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2172
AA American
738
11:13 AM
EDT
12:59 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA2632
AA American
321
3:14 PM
EDT
5:23 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA2215
AA American
321
5:30 PM
EDT
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA2183
AA American
738
6:45 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2883
AA American
738
8:04 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA3160
AA American
738
8:08 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA948
AA American
8:09 PM
EDT
9:51 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Indianapolis
3 carriers, 65 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 65 Flights/wk 428 mi 1h 18m nonstop 90 1-stop hubs

CLT–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Contour Aviation and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 428 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 64 321, 738 1h29-1h44 25% Oneworld
LF Contour Aviation 0 25%
UA United Airlines 0 25% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (64 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to IND direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,305
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → IND
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
72%
Return
IND → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric CLT→IND USA→IND CAE→IND
Distance from CLT 18 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 65 1
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 15m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 25%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
428 mi / 688 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 1h 44m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance428 mi / 688 km
Flight time1h 18m to 1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights65 out / 73 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 1h 44m. The route covers 428 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Contour Aviation and United Airlines.
There are approximately 65 nonstop flights per week from CLT to IND. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, SUS, SOP, PDK, CMH, PTK, CAE, CAK, HSV, CLE, CHS, MKE, ORF, OAJ, TLH, BED, CHA, DSM, HPN, FRG, TEB, YYZ, OPF, PIE, MDT, OMA, BHM, PBI, APF, YUL, HOU, XNA, BDL, ELH, MYR, RIL, BZN, SCF, STT, PLS, AUA, SJU, SMF, SNA, ROA, AZA, DAL, ATL, DCA, MDW, DTW, FLL, MSP, BNA, VPS, JFK, RSW, IAH, ORD, BOS, BWI, MIA, EWR, JAX, ECP, IAD, PHL, SAV, DFW, MCO, TPA, RDU, LGA, AUS, MCI, SRQ, DUB, DEN, PHX, SLC, STL, LAS, LAX, EYW, SFO, SAN, SEA, CUN, SJD and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA, CAE and RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLT to IND

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Contour Aviation and United Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to IND ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 428 miles (688 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Columbia (CAE) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).