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

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428 mi airlines 73/wk
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AA2938
AA American
738
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
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AA346
AA American
7M8
6:31 AM
EDT
8:13 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1801
AA American
738
8:00 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1698
AA American
738
9:23 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2221
AA American
321
10:23 AM
EDT
12:06 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2172
AA American
738
11:13 AM
EDT
12:59 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA2632
AA American
321
3:14 PM
EDT
5:23 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA2215
AA American
321
5:30 PM
EDT
7:16 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA2183
AA American
738
6:45 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2883
AA American
738
8:04 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA3160
AA American
738
8:08 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA948
AA American
8:09 PM
EDT
9:51 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA1081
AA American
738
12:29 AM
EDT
2:13 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA2221
AA American
321
7:49 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2172
AA American
738
8:41 AM
EDT
10:23 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA2632
AA American
321
12:58 PM
EDT
2:27 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA2215
AA American
321
2:57 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2183
AA American
738
3:00 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA3160
AA American
738
3:25 PM
EDT
5:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2883
AA American
738
5:27 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA3021
AA American
738
9:42 PM
EDT
11:20 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA1033
AA American
738
10:29 PM
EDT
12:09 AM+1
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Indianapolis to Charlotte
1 carrier, 73 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 73 Flights/wk 428 mi 1h 42m nonstop 90 1-stop hubs

IND–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 428 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 73 321, 738, 7M8 1h42-2h09 31% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (73 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
12
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
73
Outbound / wk
65
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,376
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
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
85%
Return
CLT → IND
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
78%
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 2 1
Weekly flights 73 77 28
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 28m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 31%
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 42m to 2h 9m.
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 42m to 2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights73 out / 65 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 42m to 2h 9m. The route covers 428 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 73 nonstop flights per week from IND to CLT. The return direction has about 65 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, PDK, OSU, YIP, SDF, AVL, CMH, PWK, CHS, CLE, TTN, CVG, TEB, GSP, YYZ, ROC, PIE, ABE, ATW, BUF, HPN, JAN, MEM, VRB, FA54, SPI, PBI, MYR, OMA, FMY, BGR, BDL, BZN, ELP, ASE, PLS, SCF, MCI, BFI, ONT, STT, SNA, AUA, EYW, SJD, SAV, STL, PUJ, CUN, ATL, JAX, SLC, DAL, IAD, BNA, IAH, MDW, ORD, GRR, MIA, DTW, BWI, AUS, DCA, DFW, PHL, EWR, MSP, LGA, RIC, RSW, RDU, MCO, DUB, PIT, FLL, LAX, TPA, DEN, VPS, BOS, LAS, JFK, PHX, SRQ, ECP, SFO, SEA, MKE and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IND to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to CLT ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 428 miles (688 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Cincinnati (LUK).