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$122 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Charleston

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Cheapest round-trip
$122
Overall average: $371
Spirit Airlines
Thu 1/15Fri 1/30
IND - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $178-$233
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Thu 5/21
IND - CHS • 1 stop
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IND offers efficient security with short wait times.
For a quick exit, rideshares at CHS are cheaper than taxis.
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Charleston (IND-CHS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Charleston 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 Indianapolis to Charleston

Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30
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5:10 am - 5:36 pm
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12h 26m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 12:18 am
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7h 13m1 stop
$122Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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5:10 am - 5:36 pm
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12h 26m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 12:18 am
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7h 13m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:00 am - 4:05 pm
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10h 05m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 11:25 pm
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6h 25m1 stop
$153Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
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6:55 am - 4:10 pm
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9h 15m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 12:18 am
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7h 13m1 stop
$160Spirit Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 30
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6:55 am - 4:10 pm
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9h 15m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 12:18 am
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7h 13m1 stop
$161Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30
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5:10 am - 5:36 pm
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12h 26m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 6:23 pm
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23h 48m2 stops
$163Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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12h 26m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 9:43 am
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15h 08m2 stops
$166Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
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$168Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 28
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$172Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 2
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Charleston flights

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Planning a trip from Indianapolis to Charleston? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Charleston, 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 Indianapolis to Charleston is June, where tickets cost $164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $412 and $411 respectively.

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

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 $471, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Charleston, 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 Indianapolis to Charleston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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IND

IND offers efficient security with wait times often under 3 minutes. Arrive 2 hours early to ensure a smooth departure.

CHS

For a quick exit, rideshares at CHS are cheaper than taxis and take about 20 minutes to reach Downtown Charleston.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 49% lower on average.
Flight from Indianapolis to Charleston

When to book flights from Indianapolis to Charleston

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FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to Charleston

  • Are there nursing facilities at IND?

    IND is equipped with excellent medical services. The airport offers CPR training to passengers near Gate A8 airside. As a result, you can be able to give emergency medical attention if any passenger falls ill while at the airport or in the plane. The training entails an educative movie, exercise, and a 30-second rubber mannequin CPR test.

  • Can I sleep at IND?

    Although passengers are restricted to the landslide once security checks close for the night, IND airport workers and security are said to be friendly to overnight sleepers. The baggage claim and terminal lounge are both commended as there are comfy sitting in these locations. However, the airport is always noisy and cold, interrupting your sleep. If you want to sleep well, book a room at the onsite hotels in IND.

  • How can I fly from IND to CHS?

    There are some airlines flying nonstop between IND and CHS routes. Linear Air Taxi is on the airlines that frequently fly nonstop on this route. Nonetheless, you can opt for one-stop or two-stop flights like American Airlines and Delta Airlines, usually with layovers at CLT, DCA and PHL airports if you want to save on costs.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at CHS?

    There are numerous hotels near and at CHS. So, if you are looking for accommodation near the airport, consider making reservations at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel North Charleston. It is located 1.8 miles from the airport and offers exceptional services, including free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle transfer and a fitness center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Charleston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Charleston was $155 for a one-way ticket and $122 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Indianapolis to Charleston?

    On your way to Charleston, you’ll fly out from Indianapolis. You’ll be landing at Charleston.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Charleston?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Charleston from Indianapolis?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Indianapolis to Charleston.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Charleston are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $346 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $409 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Indianapolis to Charleston.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Charleston?

    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 Charleston with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis and CHS 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 Indianapolis to Charleston?

    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 Charleston from Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Indianapolis to Charleston

  • If you have scheduled an early morning flight from Indianapolis through Indianapolis International Airport (IND), consider booking a hotel near the airport to avoid the early morning commute. Several hotels near and at the airport offer excellent services such as airport shuttle transfers, swimming pools and ample parking. In this case, Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport Hotel, located 1.6 miles from the airport, is your best bet.
  • IND features several amenities and services that passengers can engage in if they have some time before their flight to Charleston. For instance, you can log into the airport's complimentary Wi-Fi and browse through the internet, stay connected with family and friends, take advantage of the many airport charging stations, and finish up on uncompleted work. Alternatively, you can visit the spa and get a manicure or pedicure.
  • Nursing mothers will find at least an exceptional designated nursing suite on Concourse B post security and between carousels 2 and 3 before security at Charleston International Airport (CHS). All nursing mothers can access these facilities at no additional cost. The best part is they are equipped with diapers, power outlets and sinks.
  • Both IND and CHS offer unique services for passengers with limited mobility. Passengers with hidden disabilities traveling this route should inform their airlines of the services they might need during their flight or while at the airport before their scheduled flight time to arrange these services and extra assistance. As a result, you will be able to access the airports conveniently.
  • Airlines traveling this route offer different amenities and services to passengers like meals, free Wi-Fi, seats with extra leg room, and meals onboard. So, before making your flight reservations, you should confirm with your airline to know what services you will find.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Charleston

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

2.0 MediocreRobert, Dec 2025
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Great. I had to modify a flight. That was easy and free. Thank You

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

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.

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