How to get from Indianapolis to Charleston: connecting flights, about 5h 49m total

Flights from Indianapolis to Charleston

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 5h 49m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $245
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 595 mi (957 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

5h 49m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Atlanta flight 1h 36m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Charleston flight 1h 13m

two ticketsfrom $245

Via Charlotte

6h 1m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Charlotte flight 1h 47m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Charleston flight 1h 14m

two ticketsfrom $693

Via Washington

6h 39m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Washington flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Charleston: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Charleston flight 1h 54m

two ticketsfrom $323

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Indianapolis to cities closest to Charleston

Indianapolis to Charlotte Charlotte: 177 mi (285 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 47m from $77 Indianapolis to Atlanta Atlanta: 266 mi (428 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 36m from $126 Indianapolis to Punta Gorda Punta Gorda: 423 mi (681 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 35m Indianapolis to Fort Myers Fort Myers: 440 mi (708 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 30m Indianapolis to Washington Washington: 453 mi (729 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 45m from $82 Indianapolis to Miami Miami: 485 mi (780 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 45m

To Charleston from cities closest to Indianapolis

Nashville to Charleston Nashville: 252 mi (405 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 30m from $200 Atlanta to Charleston Atlanta: 428 mi (688 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 13m from $119 Charlotte to Charleston Charlotte: 428 mi (689 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 14m from $161 Washington to Charleston Washington: 491 mi (790 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 54m from $128 Philadelphia to Charleston Philadelphia: 583 mi (938 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 6m from $143 Newburgh to Charleston Newburgh: 643 mi (1,035 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 31m from $152

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Charleston?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Indianapolis to Charleston?

Via Atlanta: 1h 36m to the connection, 1h 13m after it, about 5h 49m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Indianapolis to Charleston with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $245. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Indianapolis and Charleston?

Atlanta (5h 49m total), Charlotte (6h 1m total) and Washington (6h 39m total).

How far is Charleston from Indianapolis?

595 mi (957 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.