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

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 23m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 45m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 6m AVCMET → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 21m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 1m AAEIQR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 5h 19m AADLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 42m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 16h 6m OSUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
MIA Miami ~6h 56m AAG3QR → AA Miami (MIA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 491 mi 1h 10m nonstop

IND–CAE had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 491 miles in 1h 10m.

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All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Indianapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–CAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 1 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ATL ~3h 23m CLT ~3h 45m IAD ~4h 6m DCA ~4h 21m ORD ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
314
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
IND → CAE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
CAE → IND
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. IND delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric IND→CAE LAF→CAE FWA→CAE
Distance from IND – 59 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 10m 2h 9m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 50% – –
West Lafayette (LAF) to Columbia flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Columbia flights · Louisville (SDF) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
491 mi / 790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance491 mi / 790 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to CAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 491 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IND to CAE. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 10m.
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 CAE 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 CAE to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, FWA and SDF. 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 IND to CAE

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IND to CAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to CAE is about 1 hours 10 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 West Lafayette (LAF), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Louisville (SDF).