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$57+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$57
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$255

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2710:50 amIND - BWI
1 stop24h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/27:57 pmBWI - IND
1 stop27h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$177
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.
Thu 5/1510:54 amIND - BWI
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Mon 5/196:07 amBWI - IND
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$180
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.
Wed 6/410:50 amIND - BWI
2 stops9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/712:51 pmBWI - IND
2 stops10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$185
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.
Tue 7/17:42 pmIND - BWI
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/58:10 amBWI - IND
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$189
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/242:39 pmIND - IAD
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Wed 5/285:15 amIAD - IND
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$198
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.
Wed 5/146:00 amIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/174:35 pmDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$199
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/235:40 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/268:25 amIAD - IND
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$199
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.
Fri 6/137:32 pmIND - DCA
1 stop3h 25mDelta
Mon 6/166:30 pmDCA - IND
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/29$209
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.
Thu 5/227:00 amIND - IAD
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Sun 5/256:00 amIAD - IND
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/29$209
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 5/154:27 pmIND - DCA
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Sun 5/187:00 amDCA - IND
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$210
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/195:50 amIND - DCA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Tue 5/2012:40 pmDCA - IND
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$214
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:10 pmIND - BWI
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 5/279:00 amBWI - IND
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$217

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

Fly from

Indianapolis

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

Tue 5/27

10:50 am-11:04 am

1 stop24h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/2

7:57 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop27h 18m

$177

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

Wed 5/14

10:56 am-7:56 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/17

9:21 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 30m

$180

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

Wed 6/4

10:50 am-8:29 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/7

12:51 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$185

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

Tue 7/1

7:42 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/5

8:10 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$189

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Thu 5/15

5:40 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

3:35 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$199

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Wed 5/14

10:32 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/19

10:00 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$199

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Sat 7/19

12:25 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/26

6:10 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 01m

$202

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Fri 6/13

7:32 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/16

6:30 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$209

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

Thu 5/22

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

$209

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

Thu 5/15

4:27 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop24h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$210

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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 May.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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 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 Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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IND

IND is known for its efficient security process, with average wait times under 3 minutes. Check wait times online before heading to the airport.

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IAD

The Washington Metro Silver Line reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective way to travel to the city.

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 25, 2025.

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 80 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 May 1, 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 73% versus a flight at noon.

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 March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 9 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 6 airlines. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Indianapolis’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $177, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is priced at 36% 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?

    $57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $96 and $110, 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: Republic Airways (89%), Avianca (88%), Ethiopian Air( 88%).

  • 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 $1,097, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $126. The most popular route (Indianapolis - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $209.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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