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Cheap Flight Deals from Indianapolis to Charlotte (IND-CLT)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Charlotte

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American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 8:25 amIND-CLT
1h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 9:59 pmCLT-IND
1h 44mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 10:59 pmIND-CLT
1h 45mnonstop
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6:38 pm - 8:19 pmCLT-IND
1h 41mnonstop
$148Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 3:51 pmIND-CLT
10h 06m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:38 pm - 8:19 pmCLT-IND
1h 41mnonstop
$171Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Sun, May 18
Delta Logo
8:00 pm - 11:54 pmIND-CLT
3h 54m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:07 am - 5:01 pmCLT-IND
6h 54m1 stop
$177Delta
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
10:54 am - 5:56 pmIND-CLT
7h 02m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:36 pm - 9:51 amCLT-IND
11h 15m1 stop
$180Frontier
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Thu, May 15 - Sun, May 18
Frontier Logo
10:41 am - 3:31 pmIND-CLT
4h 50m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:36 pm - 9:51 amCLT-IND
11h 15m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
American Airlines Logo
9:16 am - 2:00 pmIND-CLT
4h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:57 pm - 6:35 pmCLT-IND
1h 38mnonstop
$223American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 5:25 pmIND-CLT
4h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 10:40 pmCLT-IND
5h 50m1 stop
$226Southwest
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Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 17
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 5:25 pmIND-CLT
4h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 7:05 pmCLT-IND
8h 30m2 stops
$231Southwest
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Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 17
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 1:36 pmIND-CLT
6h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:58 pmCLT-IND
5h 58m1 stop
$380Delta
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Charlotte

 
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 fast security checks with typical waits under 3 minutes. Arrive 2 hours early, but expect a smooth process, especially during non-peak times.

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CLT

For a smooth arrival at CLT, ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft are recommended, costing around $30 to reach downtown Charlotte.

Read more about CLTby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Charlotte flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte 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 Indianapolis to Charlotte?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Charlotte on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Indianapolis to Charlotte. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte, 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 Charlotte is May, where tickets cost $300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $495 and $480 respectively.

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

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 $572, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Charlotte based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte

  • What are some of the transportation choices at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)?

    One option that travelers who want to use public transportation to get from the airport to the center of Charlotte use is the Line 5 bus operated by the Charlotte Area Transit System, which makes the trip in around 25 minutes. When passengers would prefer to travel in a taxi, they should expect a trip time to the downtown area of around 11 minutes.

  • Are there any hotels close to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

    Several hotels are adjacent to Little Rock Rd., which is the entryway to the airport property. One of the most convenient properties in this area is the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte-Airport, which offers a free shuttle not only to and from the airport but also between a number of popular destinations surrounding the hotel.

  • Where is the rental car center at Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

    All the rental car companies that operate at this airport do so in the rental car facility that passengers can find in the lobby on Level 2 of the Hourly Deck that sits right in front of the terminal building. To get to the facility, passengers should exit the terminal on the lower level and then proceed across the roadway by the crosswalk and the covered walkway to enter the Level 2 lobby.

  • Can I use a rideshare service at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and if so, where should I plan on meeting my ride?

    There are rideshare services available at this airport, and each one of them does their pick-ups on the baggage claim level in Zone 4.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Charlotte?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Charlotte was $80 for a one-way ticket and $139 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Charlotte?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to Charlotte?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to Charlotte flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Indianapolis and Charlotte.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to Charlotte?

    There are nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $316 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 $384 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Charlotte.

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

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

    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 Charlotte with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis and CLT 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 Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $165 or less one-way and $307 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers who are taking a trip from Indianapolis to Charlotte that want to get to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) from the downtown Indianapolis area without driving in their own car should consider taking the Line 8 bus operated IndyGo that can get them to the airport in around 37 minutes.
  • When you would like to drive your own car to Indianapolis International Airport, it is great to know that this airport offers the convenience of a valet parking program. Passengers looking for a more affordable option should consider the Economy Lot, which features the lowest daily rate for parking, plus you can get from your car to the terminal building on the provided shuttle in around 15 minutes.
  • Military members that are going to be traveling from the Indianapolis International Airport Will find that this airport offers a USO lounge that has a location on the lower level of the terminal near Baggage Claim Three. This lounge features amenities such as complimentary beverages and snacks, televisions with video games, magazines, books, newspapers, and playing cards, as well as comfortable lounge chairs.
  • If by chance, you had found yourself a little bit lost inside the Indianapolis International Airport, one of the ways to get back on track is to visit with the Volunteer Ambassadors that you will find throughout the airport property who do a great job of answering questions and helping passengers get to their destination.
  • If you're traveling through the Indianapolis International Airport and you find that your smart device is running out of steam, this airport offers several charging stations throughout the terminal building, plus there are plenty of under-the-seat charging ports in waiting areas at gates.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Charlotte?

Find which airlines fly direct from Indianapolis Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Charlotte Douglas to Indianapolis

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Charlotte

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.1Food
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

I didn’t like anything, being platinum pro get you absolutely nowhere and does not increase the customer service treatment whatsoever anymore. My flight was canceled and they put me on a flight eight hours later that would’ve got me back in the middle of the night. They could’ve easily move me up to an hour Prior on an earlier flight. My second flight was unreasonable to take, the third flight was also canceled due to mechanical issues like the first flight. I don’t know what’s going on with American, but they are falling apart, after seven flight changes I finally got home, Unreasonable.

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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