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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:53 am - 7:46 pmIND-CHS
10h 53m1 stop
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8:44 pm - 6:18 pmCHS-IND
21h 34m1 stop
$169Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:28 pm - 4:45 pmIND-CHS
27h 17m1 stop
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11:40 am - 12:32 amCHS-IND
12h 52m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
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11:00 am - 7:12 pmIND-CHS
8h 12m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 5:19 pmCHS-IND
5h 09m1 stop
Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
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11:00 am - 7:12 pmIND-CHS
8h 12m1 stop
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8:17 pm - 11:30 amCHS-IND
15h 13m1 stop
Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Delta Logo
4:35 pm - 9:22 pmIND-CHS
4h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:21 am - 3:30 pmCHS-IND
5h 09m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 10:44 pmIND-CHS
8h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:12 am - 3:16 pmCHS-IND
7h 04m2 stops
$242American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
2:42 pm - 9:05 pmIND-CHS
6h 23m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:12 am - 3:16 pmCHS-IND
7h 04m2 stops
$247American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 1
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 1:25 pmIND-CHS
5h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 9:15 pmCHS-IND
4h 15m1 stop
$254Delta
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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:00 pmIND-CHS
4h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 12:05 pmCHS-IND
5h 30m1 stop
$268Southwest
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Fri, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:00 pmIND-CHS
4h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 10:25 pmCHS-IND
9h 20m2 stops
$274Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Charleston

 
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.
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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.

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CHS

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

Read more about CHSby Brandon Schultz
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Jennifer Simonson

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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Charleston flights

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

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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 Saturdays 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 $165 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $407 and $402 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 $253, 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 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 38% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Charleston 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 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 $103 for a one-way ticket and $169 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to Charleston?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to Charleston flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Charleston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Charleston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Charleston, with SkyTeam 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 $347 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $386 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $51 or less one-way and $131 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Charleston?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Indianapolis to Charleston.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Charleston

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

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.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

First time on Spirit. Definitely a streamline flight but I would fly Spirit again.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

The flight and boarding process was smooth. Wifi was unavailable and I prepaid for it. Have requested a refund

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

Not great. Seats uncomfortable. Crew a little rude. Amenities like wifi and drinks way too expensive.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

The seat belt was lengthy enough that I did not need an extender. Courteous and helpful flight attendants.

We sat on the tarmac for an hour waiting for a gate to deplane.

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