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$63+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis (IND)

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WAS — IND
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis
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 June 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 9/179:20 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Mon 9/2112:39 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/287:07 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/312:20 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/219:37 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Mon 7/2712:20 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/77:07 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Fri 7/1012:20 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/149:20 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Thu 9/1712:39 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/129:20 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Mon 9/1412:39 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/99:37 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Mon 7/1312:20 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:37 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Mon 8/1012:20 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop19h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 9/179:20 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Sun 9/2012:39 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 9/99:20 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Sun 9/1312:39 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 7/1010:16 pm
IAD
-
IND
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 7/125:35 am
IND
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$261
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/161:32 pm
IAD
-
IND
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Tue 7/217:10 pm
IND
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IAD
1 stop15h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$262

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 June 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 June 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/21

11:10 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Indianapolis

Mon 7/27

6:50 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 59m

$269

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/20

6:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Indianapolis

Fri 7/24

5:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$269

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/6

7:35 pm-12:04 am

1 stop4h 29m

Indianapolis

Tue 8/11

1:41 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$269

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/15

5:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Indianapolis

Wed 7/22

6:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$269

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/31

7:59 pm-12:07 am

1 stop4h 08m

Indianapolis

Fri 8/7

12:12 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$269

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/12

9:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Indianapolis

Wed 11/25

5:45 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$269

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/21

4:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Indianapolis

Wed 7/22

6:40 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$274

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/1

5:42 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Indianapolis

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$281

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/23

10:16 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Indianapolis

Sun 7/26

5:35 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$283

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/15

6:10 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Indianapolis

Wed 8/19

5:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$284

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $79). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in June is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 June 18, 2026.

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. 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 June 18, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to IND are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

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

About 73% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 245 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 Saturday 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 73% of flights being delayed.

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

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 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 June 13, 2026.

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

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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 June 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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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 18 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 4 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 4h. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is about 498 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 $228. Users have found that United Airlines is 53% 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 $88. Users have also found prices from $99 and $115 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 Ethiopian Air (90%), Republic Airways (90%) or Copa Airlines (89%) 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 $365, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $208. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $252 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $79). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in June is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$245Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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