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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £106. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Indianapolis.£106 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.
Indianapolis.£119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Indianapolis.£135 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Breeze Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £135, select.
Indianapolis.£155 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
Indianapolis.£168 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.
Indianapolis.£169 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £169, select.
Indianapolis.£169 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £169, select.
Indianapolis.£170 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £170, select.
Indianapolis.£171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Indianapolis.£171 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Indianapolis.£171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Indianapolis.£171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Indianapolis.£178 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.
Indianapolis.£185 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £185, select.
Indianapolis.£190 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £190, select.
Indianapolis.£200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £200, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Indianapolis flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £155
Apr
from £106
May
from £119
Jun
from £171
Jul
from £170
Aug
from £190
Sep
from £243
Oct
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Washington D.C. to Indianapolis: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Indianapolis: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£106
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week560

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Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis is £106. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis.
Republic Airways, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis.
As of March 2026, there are 280 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis Airport on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Indianapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Indianapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): What you need to know

  • Your trip gets off the ground at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) taking off from either of these.

  • Around 1 hour 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport flight.

  • Indianapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC. Indianapolis International Airport is located in Indianapolis.

  • The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), with 41 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from DCA to IND is the 6:28am American Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 10pm with American Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to IND, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Getting on a plane during a peak time like April? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Direct flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are available from here.

  • When departing from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport with American Airlines.

  • The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with American Airlines between DCA and IND.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.39% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • Located around 6 kms (4 miles) from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

  • 76% of flights leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reach their destination on time.

  • The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Think about kicking off your trip from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) plane ticket from this hub.

  • You can board a direct flight from Washington DC to IND with United Airlines. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of IAD.

  • United is the go-to airline for bookings on the IAD to IND route.

  • If you're looking for a carrier with a strong punctuality record, book with United. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 82.24% for flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Indianapolis International Airport.

  • You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to IND flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Start your trip at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and go straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport out of here.

  • Get ready to jet away with Southwest Airlines. It offers direct Washington DC to IND plane tickets from BWI.

  • Southwest Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from BWI to IND.

  • With 76.06% of its services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kms (30 miles) away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport flight:

  • Flights that leave from BWI reach their destination on schedule 77% of the time.

About Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis

  • Indianapolis International Airport is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Indianapolis. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport is £48. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £106. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book three months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to IND.

  • August is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to visit Indianapolis. March is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • The warmest month in Indianapolis is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to IND plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 5ºC.

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Explore more of the United States

  • Indianapolis is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 257 kms (160 miles) northwest of Indianapolis, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, head for Columbus, roughly 290 kms (180 miles) east of Indianapolis. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre are the start of reasons to visit.

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