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Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 47m door to door (88 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 47m
INDCAEATL

Indianapolis to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey2h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Indianapolis to Columbia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IND Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:15 IND07:27 ATL0h 48m connection08:15 ATL09:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
77 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 47m
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IND Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:15 IND07:30 CLT2h 15m connection09:45 CLT10:12 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 3h 57m
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IND Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat11:15 IND11:04 ORD2h 11m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAERepublic Airlines + Envoy Air
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 38m
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IND Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Self-transfer likely ~5h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
786 km488 miles
Journey time
2h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Indianapolis
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
IND → CAE

Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 786 km.
Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and Washington (IAD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Indianapolis and Columbia?
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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