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Route · CLT → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Indianapolis

The CLT–IND corridor (Charlotte, NC → Indianapolis, IN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 16 carriers across roughly 427 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.8%
On-time
+0.8 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
11,743
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 42%

Distance

427 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 163 43 1 0 AA
Nov 2025 171 26 1 0 AA
Oct 2025 188 25 0 1 AA,NK
Sep 2025 148 25 2 0 NK,AA
Aug 2025 143 59 2 0 AA,NK
Jul 2025 187 76 3 2 AA,NK
Jun 2025 182 58 3 0 AA,NK
May 2025 157 36 2 1 AA,NK
Apr 2025 149 29 4 1 AA
Mar 2025 155 35 1 1 AA
Feb 2025 140 36 4 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 156 31 10 0 AA
Dec 2024 151 45 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 137 20 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2024 172 22 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 153 33 3 0 AA
Aug 2024 176 51 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 153 88 9 1 AA
Jun 2024 154 57 1 0 AA
May 2024 180 94 2 1 AA,YX
Apr 2024 144 33 0 1 AA
Mar 2024 155 49 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 143 26 0 1 AA
Jan 2024 148 34 0 0 AA

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

50 of 3,805 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

10 of 3,805 flights

What the Data Says About CLT to IND

11,743 tracked flights put the CLT to IND pairing (Charlotte to Indianapolis) at a 79.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 75.4 minutes on average. Across the 427-mile route and its 16 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (3,805 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 42% - a 45-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLT to IND?
Flights from Charlotte to Indianapolis have a 79.8% on-time rate based on 11,743 flights. The average delay is 75.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to IND?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (50 of 3,805 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to IND?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 427 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to IND?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (42% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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