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$120+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)

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IAD — IND
Oct 17 — Oct 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Indianapolis are usually found in August or July, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$193
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$120
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Indianapolis
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Indianapolis
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 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 September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Indianapolis.
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/249:58 pmIAD - IND
1 stop22h 41mFrontier
Sun 10/2610:06 pmIND - IAD
1 stop23h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$193
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.
Thu 10/238:19 amIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:45 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/136:04 amIAD - IND
1 stop4h 32mFrontier
Fri 10/178:51 pmIND - IAD
2 stops18h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$197
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 11/15:25 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/55:45 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/238:20 amIAD - IND
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/265:45 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$199
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:59 pmIAD - IND
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Sun 10/55:22 pmIND - IAD
1 stop25h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:52 pmIAD - IND
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Tue 10/147:29 amIND - IAD
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 9/17$203
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:55 pmIAD - IND
2 stops19h 52mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:47 amIND - IAD
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$204
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.
Wed 10/812:45 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1210:05 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/26:30 amIAD - IND
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/67:48 pmIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/238:02 pmIAD - IND
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Mon 10/2711:32 amIND - IAD
2 stops10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$210

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

Fly to

Indianapolis

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Price

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Indianapolis

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

$197

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/11

5:52 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 30m

Indianapolis

Tue 10/14

7:29 am-11:57 am

1 stop4h 28m

$203

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/2

8:19 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Indianapolis

Sun 10/5

7:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 35m

$209

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

5:15 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Indianapolis

Mon 10/6

7:48 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$209

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Indianapolis

Mon 10/27

4:40 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$209

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

5:52 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 30m

Indianapolis

Fri 10/17

7:59 pm-12:12 am

1 stop4h 13m

$218

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

$218

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Indianapolis

Fri 2/27

7:59 pm-12:07 am

1 stop4h 08m

$218

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/14

8:35 am-10:28 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Indianapolis

Mon 11/17

5:45 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$219

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

9:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Indianapolis

Mon 10/6

7:59 pm-12:12 am

1 stop4h 13m

$219

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

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

Check-in at IAD can be crowded in the afternoon and evening, so arrive early to avoid long lines.

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IND

From IND, take IndyGo Route 8 to downtown Indianapolis. It's a budget-friendly option, though travel time can be 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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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 IAD to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Indianapolis (IND) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Indianapolis. You should not have trouble finding flights to Indianapolis from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 12 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Indianapolis airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 8.3 mi journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Indianapolis’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis can take about 1h 50m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $209. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis round-trip from $189. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. United Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider Avianca (84%), Copa Airlines (84%) or Republic Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis is generally $240, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $115 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 2 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Indianapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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