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$65+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis (IND)

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WAS — IND
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/298:31 amIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/57:44 pmIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/291:31 pmDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/57:39 amIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/318:31 amIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:45 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/308:41 amDCA - IND
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:39 amIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/295:00 pmDCA - IND
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/511:20 amIND - DCA
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/306:00 amIAD - IND
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Fri 1/26:30 amIND - IAD
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/16$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:30 amDCA - IND
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amIND - DCA
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:18 pmBWI - IND
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/51:09 pmIND - BWI
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$248
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Tue 12/3010:06 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:45 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/311:39 pmDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:39 amIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/313:25 pmDCA - IND
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:39 amIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:30 amIAD - IND
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:45 pmIND - IAD
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$257

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis (IND). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Indianapolis flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Indianapolis flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/14

1:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Indianapolis

Wed 1/21

12:21 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$154

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops22h 06m

Indianapolis

Thu 1/15

4:04 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$188

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

8:01 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Indianapolis

Sun 1/11

8:55 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop16h 06m

$198

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

12:50 pm-2:46 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Indianapolis

Wed 2/4

11:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$199

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

8:20 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Indianapolis

Wed 1/21

2:34 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$199

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/6

10:05 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Indianapolis

Sun 3/8

8:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

$199

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

5:17 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Indianapolis

Sun 1/11

7:43 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$199

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/6

10:05 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Indianapolis

Mon 3/9

12:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$199

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/22

10:08 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/24

12:15 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$209

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop3h 48m

Indianapolis

Wed 1/21

12:10 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$209

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $82). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 WAS to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis delayed?

About 45% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 252 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flights?

Over the last year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 45% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis trip
Airports
IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain to navigate between terminals, but allow extra time for long walks and potential delays.

IND

Use IndyGo Route 8 for a budget-friendly ride from IND to downtown, though it may take up to 50 minutes.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, you will be flying into Indianapolis. Indianapolis (IND) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Indianapolis is the only Indianapolis airport and it handles 8 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 5 airlines have flights to Indianapolis from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis will take you 1h 56m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is about 475 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis round-trip from $157. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $189, and Delta, from $208. Users have found that United Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $98. Users have also found prices from $99 and $118 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

    Consider Mesa Airlines (83%), Copa Airlines (80%) or Avianca (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is generally $249, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $133. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis 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 Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $82). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in November is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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