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Cheap Flights from Charleston to Indianapolis (CHS-IND)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charleston to Indianapolis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charleston to Indianapolis

Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 11:20 pmCHS-IND
5h 09m1 stop
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8:59 pm - 5:06 pmIND-CHS
20h 07m2 stops
$171Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 11:20 pmCHS-IND
5h 09m1 stop
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5:05 am - 5:06 pmIND-CHS
12h 01m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 8:01 pmCHS-IND
9h 21m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 9:45 amIND-CHS
21h 07m1 stop
$209Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 8:01 pmCHS-IND
9h 21m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:45 amIND-CHS
28h 15m2 stops
$240Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
6:28 pm - 12:26 amCHS-IND
5h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 6:15 pmIND-CHS
6h 15m1 stop
$297Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 9:03 amCHS-IND
3h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:56 pm - 11:56 pmIND-CHS
4h 00m1 stop
$303Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:57 amCHS-IND
5h 57m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:08 amIND-CHS
4h 23m1 stop
$307United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 28 - Sat, Jan 24
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 12:20 amCHS-IND
7h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 7:50 pmIND-CHS
10h 20m2 stops
$323Southwest
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 4:25 pmCHS-IND
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 2:10 pmIND-CHS
4h 45m1 stop
$335Southwest
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
11:19 am - 7:59 pmCHS-IND
8h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:08 amIND-CHS
4h 23m1 stop
$372United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Arrive at CHS 90 minutes early for short security lines.
Take the IndyGo Route 8 bus for a budget-friendly arrival.
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $171 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$171
Overall average: $381
Spirit Airlines
Thu 11/13Fri 11/14
CHS - IND • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$98
Typical prices: $157-$320
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Mon 3/2
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charleston to Indianapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charleston to Indianapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Indianapolis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charleston to Indianapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Charleston to Indianapolis, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Charleston, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Indianapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charleston to Indianapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Charleston to Indianapolis is July, where tickets cost $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $461 and $427 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charleston to Indianapolis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $343, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charleston to Indianapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charleston to Indianapolis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charleston to Indianapolis, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charleston to Indianapolis

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Arrive at CHS 90 minutes early. Security lines are usually short, but missing a flight can mean days of waiting for the next available seat.

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IND

For a budget-friendly arrival at IND, take the IndyGo Route 8 bus to downtown. It takes about 45 minutes and connects to other city routes.

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Charleston to Indianapolis

When to book flights from Charleston to Indianapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charleston to Indianapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Charleston to Indianapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charleston to Indianapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charleston to Indianapolis was $98 for a one-way ticket and $171 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charleston and Indianapolis?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charleston to Indianapolis?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charleston to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charleston to Indianapolis?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Charleston and Indianapolis, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charleston to Indianapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charleston to Indianapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $370 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $395 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charleston to Indianapolis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Charleston to Indianapolis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Charleston to Indianapolis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Indianapolis from Charleston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Charleston to Indianapolis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Indianapolis with an airline and back to Charleston with another airline. Booking your flights between Charleston and IND can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Charleston to Indianapolis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Indianapolis from Charleston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charleston to Indianapolis

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

6.0 GoodDavid, Oct 2025LAX - JFK
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The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

The entertainment available didn’t work for anyone on the flight. Long 6 hr flight with no entertainment option and the staff didn’t know until an hour into the flight when we made sure they knew about it. They had no way to fix it.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

Boarding was organized. Plane seats comfortable and service was attentive. Food options were good.

This was a very average flight. The seat was out of alignment so more uncomfortable than usual. The cabin felt not well maintained. But I safely got where I needed to go.

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

Great! I intend to use Spirit for future flights. No complaints .

Seats are not very comfortable, maybe a little more padding for a 2hr plus flight

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Absolutely horrible. Usually pay $40-$50 to check luggage in. I tried to check my suitcase in and the price is raised to $70. That's ridiculously greedy c'mon. I had to leave my suitcase with all my clothes and hygiene products and repurchase once i landed in Atlanta. You guys make it really stressful to travel. Don't even want to travel anymore.

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

Terrible seat, no in flight entertainment. No complimentary food or drinks. Seats really hurt my back after flying spirit for the day.

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

The delays and the lack of communication and organization within the airport itself for Staffing this flight and coordinating the paper log necessary to depart was ridiculous and deplorable

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