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$102+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to District of Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — IAD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Indianapolis to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$263

Good round-trip deal

$241 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:02 amIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/137:45 pmDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/182:39 pmIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2010:15 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:43 amIND - IAD
2 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/119:38 pmIAD - IND
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:59 amIND - DCA
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/711:59 amDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/78:30 pmIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/85:40 pmDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/205:45 amIND - IAD
1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2110:17 amIAD - IND
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:26 pmIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/57:29 amDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:06 pmIND - IAD
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Thu 10/96:15 amIAD - IND
2 stops14h 56mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/72:08 pmIND - DCA
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Wed 10/89:45 amDCA - IND
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/14$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:29 amIND - IAD
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Wed 10/89:50 amIAD - IND
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/14$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:05 pmIND - DCA
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Tue 10/712:42 pmDCA - IND
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 9/15$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:15 amIND - IAD
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Tue 10/712:27 pmIAD - IND
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/15$198

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Indianapolis

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Sat 10/18

2:39 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/20

10:15 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Tue 10/7

7:48 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/11

12:45 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Thu 10/2

10:59 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

11:59 am-1:46 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$192

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Mon 10/6

7:48 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/13

10:15 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$194

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Wed 11/5

4:48 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

12:36 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Tue 10/7

11:54 am-4:00 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/8

9:45 am-1:28 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Wed 10/8

4:40 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/15

11:10 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Wed 10/15

6:51 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

6:05 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 09m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Tue 10/7

7:29 am-11:57 am

1 stop4h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/8

9:50 am-1:28 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Thu 10/2

6:05 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

12:42 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$198

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from Indianapolis to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Indianapolis to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from IND to USDC are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Indianapolis to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Indianapolis, you will be flying from Indianapolis, which is the city’s only airport. Indianapolis (IND) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Indianapolis.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis to District of Columbia in about 1h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 07m. There are 475 mi between Indianapolis and District of Columbia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia consider choosing Mesa Airlines (91%), Avianca (85%) or Copa Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    While on average a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia is generally $824, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $121. When looking at the most popular route, (Indianapolis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $176 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from Indianapolis to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Indianapolis to District of Columbia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$153Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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