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Cheapest round-trip
$154
Overall average: $376
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Tue 11/25Wed 12/3
IND - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$315
Typical prices: $425-$547
American Airlines
Sat 12/13Mon 12/15
IND - CLT • Non-stop
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For a quick exit from CLT, ridesharing is recommended.
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Charlotte

Tue, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 3
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9:03 am - 2:06 pmIND-CLT
5h 03m1 stop
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10:17 am - 5:12 pmCLT-IND
6h 55m1 stop
$154Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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8:56 pm - 11:17 amIND-CLT
14h 21m1 stop
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6:01 pm - 8:33 amCLT-IND
14h 32m1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 6
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4:51 pm - 11:03 amIND-CLT
18h 12m1 stop
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11:58 am - 7:13 amCLT-IND
19h 15m1 stop
$190Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
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12:22 pm - 8:00 pmIND-CLT
7h 38m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 7:43 amCLT-IND
11h 33m1 stop
$197Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
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9:29 pm - 9:50 amIND-CLT
12h 21m1 stop
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12:59 pm - 7:43 amCLT-IND
18h 44m1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 30
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12:03 pm - 11:59 pmIND-CLT
11h 56m1 stop
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2:22 pm - 10:43 pmCLT-IND
8h 21m1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 3
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9:03 am - 2:06 pmIND-CLT
5h 03m1 stop
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3:56 pm - 7:43 amCLT-IND
15h 47m2 stops
$206Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 24
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7:00 am - 4:56 pmIND-CLT
9h 56m1 stop
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5:56 pm - 7:35 pmCLT-IND
1h 39mnonstop
$224American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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12:59 pm - 1:46 pmIND-CLT
24h 47m1 stop
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5:49 pm - 7:53 pmCLT-IND
26h 04m1 stop
$292Frontier
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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12:59 pm - 1:46 pmIND-CLT
24h 47m1 stop
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4:22 pm - 3:10 pmCLT-IND
22h 48m2 stops
$298Frontier
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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 Thursday and avoiding Mondays 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 September, where tickets cost $203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $480 and $476 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 $308, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Charlotte

 
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With efficient security, expect a smooth departure from IND. Typical wait times are under 3 minutes, even during peak hours.

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For a quick exit from CLT, ridesharing is recommended. Uber or Lyft costs around $30 to downtown Charlotte.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$56
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% 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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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 $56 for a one-way ticket and $154 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, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Aeromexico 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?

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

  • 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Charlotte are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $354 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 $352 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $166 or less one-way and $319 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.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Charlotte

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

8.0 ExcellentTODD, Nov 2025DAL - CMH
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Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

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 .

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

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

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.

We had 3 flights. 1 & 2 were on the same plane but we had to de-board just to re-board 30 mins later. That may have been due to a crew change though. Our 3rd flight had a couple “maintenance” issues that held us up. They were quickly resolved but it took forever for someone to bring the paperwork needed so we could leave. Apparently there was a computer glitch so a driver had to bring a physical copy. It delayed us about 1 1/2 hrs. The flights themselves were smooth & no problems. For boarding, I don’t know why they don’t start with the back of the plane & move forward. It would eliminate the back up from people trying to find their seats & put their bags in the overhead bins. Unless you’re on an overseas flight, there is no food, you get a beverage & either a small bag of pretzels or a biscuit cookie. Take your own food or snacks of you want something more.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

Most things were ok but the main problem was the cabin staff; they were very abrupt and not very friendly. They were busy and often rushed, snatching drinks off people before finished and bossing them about.

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

It was better than expected. But there were two delays in taking off.

To be Honest they canceled my flight and didn't have other options. Until 4 says later and I have a 2yr old very disappointed.

The whole thing everything was poorly managed poorly handled spirit doent deserve to be in business period.

Nothing. It was delayed three times and then canceled and we had to drive 15 hours to get home and rent a car.

Flight was delayed. (To be excepted because of TSA shortage) I’m super short and still struggled with leg room, there was no screen, and the seat didn’t recline at all.

The pilot would speak it was painfully load a d the crew had to know this! Maybe the were hesitant to tell him. It was just a mediocre experience and I was in Spirit first class!

My flight was cancelled last minute and I had to pay $1600 for flights, when my original flights were $300. It was a terrible experience.

Boarding was easy. I loved that they sat our family together even though we didn't pay for specific seats. I thought $5+ was a lot for pretzels and wish they had a small free snack.

The Hawaiian lady that boarded me was rude and the one help me a the ticket counter was rude

My experience was terrible. They cancelled my flight twice. They kept delaying it and leading me on, acting like the flight was going to go when it never had a chance. I missed out on valuable family time because of spirit and I won’t be flying with them again.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

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