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$51+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis (IND)

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WAS — IND
May 6 — May 131
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$51
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 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. 1% potential increase in price ($6 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 May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis.
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/112:51 pmBWI - IND
1 stop11h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/35:45 amIND - BWI
1 stop12h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:30 pmBWI - IND
1 stop22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/410:50 amIND - BWI
2 stops9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/109:21 pmBWI - IND
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Mon 5/124:30 pmIND - BWI
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:15 amIAD - IND
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Mon 5/267:14 pmIND - IAD
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/2310:15 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/276:00 amIND - IAD
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/37:00 amDCA - IND
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/66:40 amIND - DCA
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/216:00 amBWI - IND
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Wed 5/288:20 amIND - BWI
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/30$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/319:50 pmBWI - IND
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Wed 6/45:10 pmIND - BWI
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$230
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:00 pmDCA - IND
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Mon 5/125:50 pmIND - DCA
1 stop23h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$230
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:49 pmIAD - IND
1 stop5h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/189:18 amIND - IAD
1 stop23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/186:00 amIAD - IND
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Tue 7/227:32 pmIND - IAD
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/29$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/36:44 amBWI - IND
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/37:42 pmIND - BWI
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$234

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/1

12:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Indianapolis

Tue 6/3

5:45 am-5:48 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$134

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/31

2:30 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Indianapolis

Wed 6/4

10:50 am-8:29 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$153

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

9:16 pm-9:41 am

1 stop12h 25m

Indianapolis

Fri 5/16

4:16 pm-12:44 am

1 stop8h 28m

$200

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

5:15 am-1:54 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Indianapolis

Mon 5/26

7:14 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$220

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/23

10:15 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Indianapolis

Sun 7/27

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$224

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/3

10:00 am-11:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Indianapolis

Fri 7/4

6:15 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 39m

$224

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

Indianapolis

Wed 5/28

8:20 am-12:47 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$227

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/31

9:50 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Indianapolis

Wed 6/4

5:10 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$230

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/16

7:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Indianapolis

Sun 5/25

4:26 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$230

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

12:49 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Indianapolis

Sun 5/18

9:18 am-8:24 am

1 stop23h 06m

$233

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
StudentUniversePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 25, 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 70 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 May 1, 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 75% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to IND are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 10 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Indianapolis from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • 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 $134. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $200, and American Airlines, from $224. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 58% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $105 and $114 on Frontier and Delta, 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 (87%), Avianca (85%) or Republic Airways (85%) 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 $309, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $130. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Discover the top 6 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$169Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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