Indianapolis to Chattanooga (IND–CHA) — 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 22m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 3h 56m AFAMDL → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 4m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 20m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 4h 36m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 5h 24m AADLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 26m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 5h 36m NZUAVA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 6h 40m OSUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 7h 3m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
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Indianapolis to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 329 mi 0h 56m nonstop

IND–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 329 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 1h02 59% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IND to CHA direction.
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Wed
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Fri
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ATL ~3h 22m DTW ~3h 56m ORD ~4h 4m CLT ~4h 20m DCA ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
488
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 → CHA
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
CHA → IND
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric IND→CHA SDF→CHA
Distance from IND – 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 59% –
Louisville (SDF) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
329 mi / 529 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance329 mi / 529 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 329 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IND to CHA: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from CHA to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 CHA

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IND to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to CHA is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 329 miles (529 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).