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$52+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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The best prices from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 enero 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$107
(Frontier)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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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 ($24 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 January 2025
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mié. 3/128:55 amIND - BWI
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
lun. 3/246:00 amBWI - IND
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$107
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/136:00 amIND - BWI
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/225:40 pmBWI - IND
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$147
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/2811:10 amIND - BWI
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/38:08 pmBWI - IND
1 stop18h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mié. 2/196:41 amIND - BWI
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
jue. 2/206:13 amBWI - IND
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
jue. 2/67:31 amIND - DCA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
mié. 2/121:54 pmDCA - IND
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/2512:20 pmIND - IAD
1 stop6h 35mDelta
mié. 2/2612:05 pmIAD - IND
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 1/30$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/2312:45 pmIND - IAD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/2710:09 pmIAD - IND
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$209
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/116:47 pmIND - DCA
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
vie. 3/147:00 amDCA - IND
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$212
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
lun. 3/173:12 pmIND - IAD
1 stop4h 34mFrontier
sáb. 3/2210:25 pmIAD - IND
1 stop21h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mar. 4/87:40 amIND - DCA
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
mar. 4/157:30 amDCA - IND
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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. 2/62:00 pmIND - DCA
1 stop6h 36mDelta
mié. 2/127:32 pmDCA - IND
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/28$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/264:35 pmIND - BWI
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
lun. 3/33:25 pmBWI - IND
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$237

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IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

mié. 3/12

8:55 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/24

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$107

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-12:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 3/22

5:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$147

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

vie. 2/28

11:10 am-7:44 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/3

8:08 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$171

IndianapolisBaltimore

IND - BWI

INDBWI

Indianapolis

mié. 2/19

6:41 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 2/20

6:13 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 03m

$197

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

vie. 2/14

3:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 2/16

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$199

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

mar. 2/25

12:20 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/26

12:05 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$199

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

mié. 4/23

5:40 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/28

3:35 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$211

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

mié. 2/19

7:32 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 2/20

10:00 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$211

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - DCA

INDDCA

Indianapolis

mar. 3/11

6:47 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop22h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 3/14

7:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$212

IndianapolisWashington, D.C.

IND - IAD

INDIAD

Indianapolis

lun. 3/17

3:12 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 3/22

10:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$213

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

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

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

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 24, 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 $241). Flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 enero 30, 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 72% 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 January 26, 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.

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 enero 30, 2025.

The most flights from IND to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 enero 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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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 16 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 popular is this Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

    Frontier, at $107, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 61% 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?

    $52 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $64 and $99, respectively.

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

  • 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 $341, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Indianapolis - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $169.

  • 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 $241). Flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SouthwestCheapest$240Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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