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$46+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Indianapolis (IND)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — IND
mar. 10 — mar. 171
lun. 3/10
lun. 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are usually found in August or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 marzo 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$108
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$51
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$251 or less

Good one-way deal

$151 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/310:30 amBWI - IND
1 stop8h 30mSpirit Airlines
jue. 5/87:17 pmIND - BWI
1 stop5h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5$108
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/228:21 amBWI - IND
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/252:03 pmIND - BWI
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
mié. 3/194:22 pmBWI - IND
1 stop22h 58mFrontier
jue. 3/208:21 pmIND - BWI
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
mié. 3/199:55 amBWI - IND
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
jue. 3/2012:55 pmIND - BWI
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/5$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
mié. 3/196:15 amBWI - IND
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/197:48 pmIND - BWI
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
jue. 5/86:00 amBWI - IND
1 stop3h 51mDelta
sáb. 5/108:10 amIND - BWI
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/4$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
mié. 5/289:40 amIAD - IND
1 stop3h 47mDelta
lun. 6/27:00 amIND - IAD
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/5$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
vie. 4/2511:00 amDCA - IND
1 stop5h 17mDelta
lun. 4/286:05 pmIND - DCA
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/5$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
mié. 3/198:40 amIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/192:52 pmIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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. 4/1810:13 amDCA - IND
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
vie. 4/257:11 pmIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$226
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
dom. 3/305:54 pmIAD - IND
1 stop24h 37mFrontier
mié. 4/210:08 amIND - IAD
1 stop4h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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. 6/56:05 amDCA - IND
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
lun. 6/912:25 pmIND - DCA
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$230

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis 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 marzo 5, 2025.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 5/3

10:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Indianapolis

jue. 5/8

7:17 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 17m

$108

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 3/22

8:21 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Indianapolis

mar. 3/25

2:03 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$147

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 3/19

4:22 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 58m

Indianapolis

jue. 3/20

8:21 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$160

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 3/19

9:55 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Indianapolis

jue. 3/20

12:55 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 3/19

6:15 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 44m

Indianapolis

mié. 3/19

7:48 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$197

BaltimoreIndianapolis

BWI - IND

BWIIND

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 5/8

6:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

Indianapolis

sáb. 5/10

8:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$218

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 5/28

9:40 am-1:27 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Indianapolis

lun. 6/2

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

$224

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 4/25

11:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Indianapolis

lun. 4/28

6:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$224

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

IAD - IND

IADIND

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/19

8:40 am-10:28 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Indianapolis

mié. 3/19

2:52 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$226

Washington, D.C.Indianapolis

DCA - IND

DCAIND

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 4/18

10:13 am-2:44 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Indianapolis

vie. 4/25

7:11 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$226

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
StudentUniversePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis 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 Washington, D.C.-Indianapolis 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 Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 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. to Indianapolis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 marzo 5, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, 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 74% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on March 2, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 marzo 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,655 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
751 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, you will be flying into Indianapolis. Indianapolis (IND) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Indianapolis is the only Indianapolis airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 5 airlines have flights to Indianapolis from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis round-trip from $108. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $160, and Southwest, from $189. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $84 and $95 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Indianapolis, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Indianapolis and Baltimore/Washington - Indianapolis.

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

    Consider Ethiopian Air (84%), Copa Airlines (74%) or Avianca (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is generally $275, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $121. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Indianapolis), you can expect to pay $150 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 marzo 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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