Indianapolis to Chattanooga (IND–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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329 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Midwest Airlines.
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 22m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 2m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 4m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 4h 8m AFAMDL → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 4h 36m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 30m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 5h 35m CVNZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 6h 7m OSUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 9m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 7h 9m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 329 mi 0h 56m nonstop

IND–CHA had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 329 miles in 0h 56m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 92% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ATL ~3h 22m ORD ~4h 2m CLT ~4h 4m DTW ~4h 8m DCA ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
CHA → IND
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
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 – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 92% –
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
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 operated the nonstop from IND to CHA: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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