Washington, D.C.

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

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IND — WAS
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/267:27 pm
IND
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BWI
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Thu 3/56:00 am
BWI
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IND
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/197:27 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:50 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/267:27 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop5h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:53 pm
BWI
-
IND
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/267:27 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Sun 3/19:04 pm
BWI
-
IND
2 stops21h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/15:45 am
IND
-
BWI
1 stop18h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/156:00 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop17h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/277:27 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop5h 04m
Frontier
Sun 3/19:04 pm
BWI
-
IND
2 stops21h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:07 am
IND
-
BWI
1 stop9h 30m
Frontier
Sat 5/99:38 am
BWI
-
IND
1 stop22h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/207:41 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop4h 50m
Frontier
Sun 2/2212:17 pm
BWI
-
IND
1 stop20h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2412:12 pm
IND
-
BWI
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:05 am
BWI
-
IND
1 stop5h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/76:00 am
IND
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 3/118:00 pm
DCA
-
IND
Nonstop2h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/75:35 am
IND
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 3/810:05 pm
IAD
-
IND
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/64:14 pm
IND
-
IAD
1 stop17h 49m
Frontier
Fri 4/106:15 am
IAD
-
IND
1 stop5h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$191

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$248 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Route

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Return

Price

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

Fri 4/24

12:12 pm-12:49 am

1 stop12h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/27

6:05 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 12m

$178

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-12:31 am

1 stop5h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/7

4:53 pm-10:16 am

1 stop17h 23m

$181

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/11

7:59 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Fri 3/27

5:35 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

10:05 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Mon 2/23

9:30 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

8:15 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Sat 3/7

5:35 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/14

10:05 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Tue 3/3

7:53 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

5:11 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Mon 2/23

7:53 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

5:10 pm-6:57 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Sat 5/16

5:45 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

10:10 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Wed 3/18

5:35 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/25

10:05 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$189

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. in February.
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 Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. 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 Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (average of $112). Flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. 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 IND to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

When flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from IND to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

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

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

    Most people fly from Indianapolis (IND) if they book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. On average, Indianapolis has 15 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Indianapolis’s city center.

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

    Frontier, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 53m. Airlines will cover a distance of 498 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $156, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $88 and $109, respectively.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Indianapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Mesa Airlines (86%), United Airlines (84%), Copa Airlines( 81%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $1,028, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Indianapolis - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $166.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (average of $112). Flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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