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

IND Airport Page →
428 mi airlines charter/private 56/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Republic Airways.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2938
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AA American
738 Seat map
6:00 AM
EDT
7:44 AM
EDT
1h 44m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA346
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AA American
321 Seat map
10:51 AM
EDT
12:33 PM
EDT
1h 42m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA817
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
10:53 AM
EDT
12:38 PM
EDT
1h 45m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA846
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AA American
738 Seat map
1:02 PM
EDT
2:41 PM
EDT
1h 39m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA3044
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AA American
738 Seat map
2:01 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 44m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA1589
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AA American
738 Seat map
3:06 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 44m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA586
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AA American
738 Seat map
6:57 PM
EDT
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 45m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA1536
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
7:58 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
EDT
1h 46m
75%
M T W T F S S
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AA1410
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AA American
321 Seat map
7:06 AM
EDT
8:38 AM
EDT
1h 32m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA821
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
8:24 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
EDT
1h 39m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA3044
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AA American
738 Seat map
11:30 AM
EDT
1:09 PM
EDT
1h 39m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA1589
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AA American
738 Seat map
12:33 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
EDT
1h 32m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA1399
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AA American
738 Seat map
4:28 PM
EDT
6:07 PM
EDT
1h 39m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA1536
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
5:27 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 41m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA3087
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AA American
321 Seat map
7:25 PM
EDT
9:04 PM
EDT
1h 39m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA1033
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AA American
738 Seat map
10:44 PM
EDT Red-eye
12:13 AM+1
EDT
1h 29m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BNA Nashville 3h 25m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 38m AFAMCV AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 45m AFDL AAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 3h 50m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 3h 50m WN LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 4h AVCMET AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 4h WN AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 4h 16m AA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 21m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
VPS Valparaiso 4h 35m G4 AA Valparaiso (VPS) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Indianapolis to Charlotte
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 428 mi 1h 44m nonstop

IND–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 428 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 56 321, 738 1h39-1h46 95% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 95% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (56 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IND to CLT direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,094
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
IND → CLT
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
86%
Return
CLT → IND
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric IND→CLT LAF→CLT CVG→CLT
Distance from IND 59 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 56 1 72
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 40m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

IND–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance428 mi / 688 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 428 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IND to CLT: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT 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 CLT to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, CVG and FWA. 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 CLT

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IND to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to CLT is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 428 miles (688 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Fort Wayne (FWA).