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

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428 mi airlines charter/private 65/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Midwest Airlines.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2938
AA American
738
6:42 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
EDT
1h 43m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA346
AA American
321
8:05 AM
EDT
9:52 AM
EDT
1h 47m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2615
AA American
321
9:40 AM
EDT
11:24 AM
EDT
1h 44m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA846
AA American
738
1:10 PM
EDT
2:52 PM
EDT
1h 42m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1944
AA American
738
1:30 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 47m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4102
AA American
E75
1:52 PM
EDT
3:34 PM
EDT
1h 42m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5360
AA American
CR9
3:26 PM
EDT
5:19 PM
EDT
1h 53m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1950
AA American
319
3:30 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1589
AA American
320
4:12 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 48m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2430
AA American
319
5:25 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA586
AA American
738
6:44 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 46m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4166
AA American
E75
6:48 PM
EDT
8:34 PM
EDT
1h 46m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1939
AA American
738
7:44 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 46m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2615
AA American
321
7:09 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 41m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1410
AA American
738
8:42 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
EDT
1h 38m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1944
AA American
738
8:56 AM
EDT
10:35 AM
EDT
1h 39m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA846
AA American
738
10:40 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 40m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4102
AA American
E75
11:25 AM
EDT
1:02 PM
EDT
1h 37m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5360
AA American
CR9
1:10 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 46m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1950
AA American
319
1:10 PM
EDT
2:48 PM
EDT
1h 38m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1589
AA American
320
1:51 PM
EDT
3:27 PM
EDT
1h 36m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1399
AA American
738
4:15 PM
EDT
5:54 PM
EDT
1h 39m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4166
AA American
E75
4:19 PM
EDT
5:58 PM
EDT
1h 39m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1939
AA American
738
5:08 PM
EDT
6:52 PM
EDT
1h 44m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1033
AA American
738
10:28 PM
EDT
12:09 AM+1
EDT
1h 41m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3087
AA American
321
10:45 PM
EDT
12:27 AM+1
EDT
1h 42m
34%
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 27m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 43m AFAMCV AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 3h 54m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 3h 58m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 4h 3m AVCMET AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 4m G4 AABAYE Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 7m WN AABAEJA Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 10m DL AABAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 22m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
ECP Panama City Beach 4h 29m WN AA Panama City Beach (ECP) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Charlotte
1 carrier, 65 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 428 mi 1h 46m nonstop

IND–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 428 miles in approximately 1h 46m. 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 64 319, 320, 321, 738, CR9, E75 1h42-1h53 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (64 flights/wk, 100%)
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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,282
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
CLT → IND
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
100%
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 CVG→CLT FWA→CLT
Distance from IND 98 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 65 53 43
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 27m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 100%
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 46m 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 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights65 out / 71 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 46m gate to gate. The route covers 428 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IND to CLT: American Airlines.
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 Chicago Midway.
Yes, return flights from CLT to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, FWA and LUK. 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. With 65 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 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 428 miles (688 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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