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$61+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis (IND)

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — IND
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amBWI - IND
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Mon 11/310:14 pmIND - BWI
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$144
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:50 amBWI - IND
1 stop5h 32mFrontier
Sun 11/1610:21 pmIND - BWI
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/139:13 amBWI - IND
2 stops14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1712:17 pmIND - BWI
1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/45:00 amBWI - IND
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/118:10 amIND - BWI
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/105:50 amBWI - IND
1 stop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:59 pmIND - BWI
1 stop25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/1210:00 amBWI - IND
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/147:09 pmIND - BWI
1 stop19h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$164
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:29 pmBWI - IND
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Sun 11/210:04 pmIND - BWI
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/145:50 amBWI - IND
1 stop5h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/1712:17 pmIND - BWI
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/1410:08 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/177:15 amIND - IAD
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:25 pmDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/49:43 pmIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/18$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/65:34 pmIAD - IND
1 stop17h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/1012:17 pmIND - IAD
1 stop11h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$200
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:36 pmIAD - IND
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/210:04 pmIND - IAD
1 stop21h 47mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$202

Cheap 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 October 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Frontier)

One-way from

$61
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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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 October 20, 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

Fri 11/14

5:50 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 32m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/16

10:21 pm-8:34 am

1 stop10h 13m

$156

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/7

5:50 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 32m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/9

10:21 pm-8:34 am

1 stop10h 13m

$168

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/4

6:20 am-11:29 pm

1 stop17h 09m

Indianapolis

Sat 11/8

5:05 am-8:31 pm

3 stops15h 26m

$187

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/11

2:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Indianapolis

Tue 11/18

5:05 am-10:24 am

3 stops29h 19m

$192

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

2:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Indianapolis

Fri 11/14

8:59 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$192

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/5

10:48 am-9:43 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Indianapolis

Sun 2/8

6:55 am-8:41 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$196

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/6

3:31 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Indianapolis

Sun 2/8

6:55 am-8:41 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$197

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/6

8:30 am-10:28 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Indianapolis

Sun 2/8

7:15 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 31m

$199

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/21

10:08 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Indianapolis

Sun 11/23

4:30 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$203

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/4

12:30 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Indianapolis

Sat 12/6

12:57 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

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 October 17, 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 October 20, 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 18% 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 October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 October 20, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to IND are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $268.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 32m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

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

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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.

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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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Award-winning travel journalist Barbara Noe Kennedy writes about destinations around the world—but her heart is in her home state of Virginia, where she’s always researching her next travel story.

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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 October 20, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
4,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
8,991 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
11,024 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,130 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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 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. 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 58m. 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 $203. 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $67. Users have also found prices from $86 and $93 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Indianapolis, Baltimore/Washington - Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Indianapolis.

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

    Consider Copa Airlines (90%), Austrian Airlines (90%) or Brussels Airlines (90%) 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 $307, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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