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$49+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to District of Columbia

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Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$49
(Mytrip)

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March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

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$158 or less
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 3/105:25 pmIND - DCA
1 stop4h 11mDelta
mié. 3/126:00 amDCA - IND
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 3/105:25 pmIND - IAD
1 stop3h 59mDelta
mar. 3/116:00 amIAD - IND
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/20$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 3/75:45 amIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/115:30 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 3/206:47 pmIND - DCA
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
lun. 3/246:00 pmDCA - IND
1 stop23h 47mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 3/208:21 pmIND - IAD
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
lun. 3/244:31 pmIAD - IND
1 stop23h 51mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 3/186:30 pmIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/206:41 amDCA - IND
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 5/15:20 amIND - DCA
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
mar. 5/61:55 pmDCA - IND
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 3/79:00 amIND - IAD
1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/105:40 pmIAD - IND
3 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 4/136:00 amIND - DCA
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/196:00 pmDCA - IND
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 4/256:57 pmIND - IAD
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/275:00 amIAD - IND
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$288
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 5/217:30 amIND - IAD
1 stop24h 50mAllegiant Air
lun. 5/263:13 pmIAD - IND
2 stops28h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$291

Find flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Indianapolis

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

lun. 3/10

5:25 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 3/12

6:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

lun. 3/10

5:25 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/11

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

vie. 3/7

5:45 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/11

5:30 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$199

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

jue. 3/20

6:47 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop22h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/24

6:00 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop23h 47m

$203

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

jue. 3/20

8:21 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/24

4:31 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop23h 51m

$203

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

mar. 3/18

6:30 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 3/20

6:41 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$210

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

jue. 5/1

5:50 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 5/7

11:35 am-4:25 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$227

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

vie. 3/7

9:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/10

5:40 pm-6:03 pm

3 stops24h 23m

$253

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

dom. 4/13

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 4/19

6:00 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$255

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

vie. 4/25

6:57 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 4/27

5:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop6h 12m

$288

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Indianapolis to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

When flying from Indianapolis to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from IND to USDC are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Indianapolis, you will be flying from Indianapolis, which is the city’s only airport. Indianapolis (IND) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Indianapolis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Indianapolis to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $79 and Delta from $99 one-way.

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    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia consider choosing Ethiopian Air (90%), Avianca (90%) or Republic Airways (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    While on average a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia is generally $1,317, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Indianapolis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $154 for that flight.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Indianapolis to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 District of Columbia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to District of Columbia. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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